As market pressures fluctuate and the price of gold tests new all-time highs, the spotlight intensifies on the CEO.CA 2024 stock picking leaderboard. Who will claim this year’s crown?

With the competition heating up, only 819 of the 2187 contestants currently find themselves in positive territory. But, with 9 months still on the clock, the dream of being crowned this year's stock picking champion remains alive and well.

Here’s a spotlight on the current top 10 ranked investors and their picks:

The battle through these unpredictable markets has seen some notable tickers aiding the frontrunners, including Awale Resources, Cryptobox, and Medicenna. At the forefront is @RetailIdiot, who's not just leading but nearly doubling the total gains of the investor in 10th place. This leads to the burning question: Can the others catch up, or will they be left trailing?

Diving into the top 10 leading stocks for Q1, we see a diverse array of sectors represented, spanning mining, crypto, gaming, pharmaceuticals, and more.

A special mention goes to @TBBORRYAZ, currently down by 76.7%. With 9 months still to go, a comeback might be in the cards.

Meanwhile, let's turn our attention to the previous winner, @HMcDuckHughes. This year, his picks - $DSV, $MIS, and $MKR - place him in a challenging position. He's down by 25.6%, but with a potential bull run on the horizon, it's anyone's game.

As the markets begin to show signs of a positive shift, the excitement only intensifies. Good luck to all those who chose to enter the everchanging trading arena and may the markets be in your favor.

Check out the leaderboard: https://ceo.ca/?tab=stockpickingcontest&sub_tab=2024

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