Nanyang Capital Stock Pitch Challenge
About the Challenge:
Groom Excellent Investment Managers
The Challenge allows the brightest minds in investment management and finance to come together and pit their skills against one another in presenting their ideas to a panel of top industry professionals. The process will be rigorous and in-depth to unveil the best stock recommendation.
Expand Professional Network
The Challenge provides a platform for participants to network with like-minded peers as well as the industry leader panel. Given the dynamic nature and intricacies of the business industry, these connections will serve participants well in the future.
About the Organizers:
Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies. We seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent.
Nanyang Capital
Founded in 2016, Nanyang Capital is Nanyang Technological University’s premier student-led equity research and stock pitching club. We aim to develop members to become world-class investment professionals by equipping them with practical equity research, financial modeling and stock pitching skills essential to succeed in any domain in the Banking & Finance industry. With our strong culture of giving back, our members are able to leverage Nanyang Capital’s vast alumni network to gain deeper insights into the industry and form meaningful connections.
The Challenge
Timeline and Deliverables
1. Kickoff Briefing
03 Feb 2025 (Mon)
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Point72 representatives will give a talk on the firm and Nanyang Capital will conduct an introductory lesson for participants unfamiliar with stock pitching. We will also reveal the list of stocks for teams to select from and review the submission & assessment requirements. Finally, we will end with a short Q&A session.
2. Preliminary Submission
12 Feb 2025 (Wed)
By 11:59PM
Deliverables for the preliminary round include both: ​
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A 5-page written report with maximum 5-page appendix
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An Excel financial model
3. Announcement of Finalists
26 Feb 2025 (Wed)
By 12:00PM
A total of 6 teams will advance to the Grand Final round.
4. Final Submission
05 Mar 2025 (Wed)
By 11:59PM
Deliverables for the final round include both: ​
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A pitch deck of maximum 10 slides
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An Excel financial model
5. Final Round (Physical Event)
07 Mar 2025 (Fri)
4:00PM - 7:30PM
The final round will consist of
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10 min presentation by the team
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5 min Q&A by Judging Panel
Organising Committee
Proudly presented by members of Nanyang Capital
Josh Ethan Gabriel
Co-Chairperson
Mai Nguyen
Advisor
Beeny Chua
Head
Marketing & Outreach
Han Lin Chew
Director
Events & Logistics
Joshua Goh
Co-Chairperson
Ronald Wong
Head
Case & Judging
Tan Tong Xuan
Director
Case & Judging
Pei Shan Lee
Director
Events & Logistics
Joel Tan
Advisor
Orvin Low
Head
Events & Logistics
Kong Shi Xiang
Director
Case & Judging
Ega Chang
Director
Marketing & Outreach
Partners
Introducing our University Partners
Established in 2003, National University of Singapore Investment Society is a student initiative that provides the key platform for NUS students and other student investment enthusiasts to unite and expand their financial and investment knowledge.
Founded in 2017, SUSS Invest is the first and only community in SUSS that caters to students with a keen interest in finance and investments.
​SIG aims to impart financial and investment knowledge, facilitate exchange of ideas, and provide professional development opportunities to all students dedicated to pursuing a career in finance.
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What if I have no prior experience in stock pitching? Can I still participate?
Of course! We will have a short introductory lesson during the Virtual Kick-off Briefing.
What are the team requirements? Can members be from different schools?
Team size is restricted to 1 to 4 undergraduates who can be from different Singapore universities. (NUS, NTU, SMU, SIM, SUTD, SUSS, SIT)
(Please refer to the registration form for more details)
What are the deliverables required and stocks the team can choose from?
For the preliminary round, a 5-page written report with a 5-page appendix, as well as an Excel financial model will be required.
For the final round, a pitch deck of a maximum of 10 slides (not including the appendix) and an Excel financial model will be required.
(List of stocks will be released during the Virtual Kick-off Briefing)
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What are the key dates and details?
31 Jan 2025 (Fri), By 11:59PM: Registration Deadline
03 Feb 2025 (Mon), 5:00PM – 6:30PM: Virtual Kick-off Briefing and Case Release
12 Feb 2025 (Wed), By 11:59PM: Submission for Preliminary Round
26 Feb 2025 (Wed), By 12:00PM: Announcement of Finalists
05 Mar 2025 (Wed), By 11:59PM: Submission for Final Round
07 Mar 2025 (Fri), 4:00PM – 7:30PM: Grand Finals
What will be covered during the Virtual Kick-off Briefing on 03 Feb 2025?
Point72 will be sharing more about the firm and Nanyang Capital will conduct an introductory lesson on equity research and stock pitching. We will also reveal the list of stocks for teams to select from and review the submission and assessment requirements. There will be a short Q&A session at the end for you to clarify any questions you may have.​
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The registration button is not working for me. How can I sign up?
Sign up at https://forms.office.com/r/ycd1Uzp2z8
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How can I receive up-to-date information regarding the stock pitch challenge?
Join our telegram channel at https://t.me/+as4VH_MqaNxmZDA9 and check our website regularly to receive up-to-date information!
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Must all team members be physically present during the Finals?
All team members must be physically present during the Finals.
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Must team members be from Singaporean universities?
Yes, ALL team members must be from Singaporean universities. Teams with a mix of participants from Singaporean and overseas universities will not be eligible.
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Yes, ALL team members must be from Singaporean universities. Teams with a mix of participants from Singaporean and overseas universities wl not be eligible.
