Makridakis (M) Forecasting Competitions
Catalog organization: Makridakis Open Forecasting Center, University of Nicosia
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What Is Makridakis (M) Forecasting Competitions?
The M Competitions are an irregular series of open empirical forecasting challenges organized by the Makridakis Open Forecasting Center at the University of Nicosia. They compare forecasting methods and uncertainty estimates using real data and publish findings that advance forecasting research and practice.
The latest official edition, M6, ran from February 2022 to February 2023. Participants forecast the relative performance of 50 S&P 500 stocks and 50 international ETFs through repeated live submissions. UNIC reports about 100,000 submissions, participants from more than 50 countries, and $300,000 in total prize money.
Makridakis (M) Forecasting Competitions Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Online |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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