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Stock Pitch Competition
Research one public company, build a buy, sell, or hold case, and defend the recommendation to industry judges.
Build one case. Defend every assumption.
The same selected company gave every team a common starting point. The work was to turn qualitative research, financial statements, and basic ratios into a clear investment thesis.
- Buy
- Sell
- Hold
- Presentation
- 7-minute pitch
- Judge period
- 3-minute Q&A
What students practised
Students with varying levels of investing experience worked through the core parts of a strong stock pitch. Advanced valuation was optional; judges were asked to consider clarity, effort, and the skill shown in the case.
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Qualitative research
Study the company’s business model, competitive position, and wider industry trends.
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Financial analysis
Read financial statements and use basic ratios to give the recommendation evidence.
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Judge questions
Explain the reasoning live and respond to three minutes of questions from the panel.
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Team presentation
Shape one clear narrative with a five-person team and deliver the pitch through slides.
Published 2026 schedule
This timetable records how the 2026 competition was planned. The event dates and registration deadline have passed.
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Deadline
Team registration
Registration closed for complete teams, individuals, and incomplete teams awaiting matching.
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Assignment
Company announcement
The judges’ selected public company was scheduled to be shared with every team through Luban’s social channels.
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Introduction
Orientation session
The Zoom introduction covered the competition format and gave teams a shared starting point.
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Presentations
Team pitch slots
Each team had ten minutes: seven minutes to present and three minutes for judge questions.
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Closing
Closing ceremony
The published plan concluded with final remarks and the announcement of the top three teams.
Published prize structure
The 2026 event materials stated that first-, second-, and third-place teams would receive a cash prize and an opportunity to speak directly with the judging panel. Prize amounts were not published.
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First place
Cash prize and a conversation with the judges.
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Second place
Cash prize and a conversation with the judges.
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Third place
Cash prize and a conversation with the judges.
Published participation notes
These were the stated requirements and logistics for teams taking part in the 2026 competition.
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Team size
Teams were built toward five members. Individuals and incomplete teams could be matched. Teams under five were asked to email jsun.luban@gmail.com before the deadline.
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Attendance
Teams were required at the opening ceremony, closing ceremony, and their own presentation slot. Watching other pitches was optional and expected to be respectful.
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Timeslots
Presentation times were scheduled to be emailed to team addresses on the morning of April 5. Scheduling questions went to jsun.luban@gmail.com.
Review the 2026 event materials
This page is an archive. For current opportunities, return to Luban’s Events section or contact the team directly.