COMPETITION PROGRAMS

In the realistic and intensely educational competition, teams of four students go head-to-head in simulated situations in three (3) distinct categories: Long-Term Portfolio, Short-Term Sales &Trading, and Case-Study Presentation. Each competition area highlights products or strategies exclusive to the capital markets. See below for details on each of the three segments.

THE COMPETITION

Long-Term Portfolio Challenge - 30% of the Competition Results

Teams compete over a 30-day period using CapitalRNTS (Real News Trading Simulation) software. Each team starts with a base portfolio containing equities, fixed income contracts, Forex, metals, Agri’s, and index contract (values are based on opening prices recorded by global exchanges). Teams follow the news and learn how it affects price change across each instrument. They can modify their positions daily and monitor the up-to-the-minute leader board online.

Sales & Trading Challenge - 30% of the Competition Results

In this day-long competition, teams compete on-site at the Challenge location using CapitalCMS (Capital Market Simulator). This intense simulation provides students a most realistic electronic trading experience in equities and fixed-income securities.

Case-Study Presentation Challenge - 40% of the Competition Results

Each team of four is given a case-study and data set at the start of this 30-day competition, with the task of formulating a financial strategy as a solution. At the conclusion, two members of the team will give a 10-minute presentation outlining the solution, while the other two field questions from the judges.  For more information, please refer to the Rules for the competition. 


COMPETITION TIMELINE
The timeline example below is provided to show timing for the key elements (beginning, endings, etc.) of each of the Challenge’s components:
                                    
Announcement of the Challenge:               January 15th        
Teams’ Participation Determined:              March 9th
Case-Study Challenge Begins:                   March 12th
Long Term Trading Challenge Begins:     March 12th
Long Term Trading Completion Ends:      April 6th 
  
Competition Day:                                            April 6th     
Awards Ceremony:                                         April 6th  


Participation in the UTC is limited to 15 teams, so please complete your registration form as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please call (917) 477-3221.