Zolio vs. The Competition

Zolio vs. The CompetitionThere are many free online offerings and even more blogs with people’s views of the markets. Zolio stands out among all the competition for a number of reasons.

CHARACTERISTIC
ZOLIO
THE COMPETITION
Trading Platform
  • Real time pricing
  • Streaming data
  • Extensive charting
  • Linked to journaling effort
  • Set trading rules
  • Pricing delayed by 15 minutes or more
  • Simulated conditions
  • Not realistic as found on trading floors
  • No trading rules
Track Record
  • Certified track record
  • Enhanced by real time pricing
  • Individual effort
  • No verifiable track record
  • Often group effort
Advertising
  • None
  • Much disruptive advertising, often as hook for software and courses for sale
Visibility with Investment Firms
  • Participants' disguised data shared regularly
  • Your data shared with hiring firms if you opt in
  • Individual results are not shared with or presented to any potential employers
Content
  • Extensive curriculum accessed at your own pace
  • Timely market commentary by industry professionals
  • Career focused advice to help you succeed in interviews
  • No proprietary content
Profile and Journal
  • Unique offering with personalized report at end of trading
  • Offers self discovery and analysis
  • None
Cost
  • $99 10-week Summer Program
  • If opted in to subscription, monthly payment possible
Time Commitment
  • Minimum of 6 months for personalized report
  • Up to individual how much daily time needs to be invested
  • None set