Question 1

What is a prediction?

Accepted Answer

A public call on the direction of a stock over a chosen horizon. When you submit a prediction it is timestamped immediately, and the entry price is set at the next market close after you lock it (around 17:30).

Question 2

How does locking work?

Accepted Answer

The prediction is timestamped immediately. The entry price is locked at the next market close after you lock it (around 17:30). After that the prediction is permanently part of your public record.

Question 3

Is there any identity verification?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no identity verification of any kind. You create an account with an email address. The platform is open during the beta.

Question 4

How is the rating calculated?

Accepted Answer

Rating uses a log score for each prediction and adjusts for confidence. It starts after 5 settled predictions; void results do not count.

Question 5

What does 'too early to tell skill from luck' mean?

Accepted Answer

Your hit rate includes a 95% range. If it includes 50%, the record doesn't show skill yet. More settled calls narrow the range.

Question 6

What are the prizes?

Accepted Answer

SEK 1,000 to the month's best predictor and SEK 1,000 to the month's best portfolio. Rank 1 only in each contest.

Question 7

Is this gambling?

Accepted Answer

No real money is invested. The monthly prizes are based on prediction and portfolio results.

Question 8

Is this financial advice?

Accepted Answer

No. BestInvestor publishes stock predictions and results. You make your own investment decisions.

Question 9

Is there a daily limit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a maximum of 10 predictions per day per user.

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