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Maize And Blue Stock Pitch Competition: Nurturing The Next Generation Of Finance Leaders Maize And Blue Stock Pitch Competition: Nurturing The Next Generation Of Finance Leaders

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As the financial world gears up for an exciting new year, the Maize and Blue Stock Pitch Competition is set to take the stage once again on Feb. 9, 2024. This competition, rapidly becoming a cornerstone event for the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, offers a unique platform for students to showcase their stock analysis abilities and pitch their investment ideas to seasoned professionals.

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What’s New in 2024?
The upcoming competition promises an unparalleled opportunity for students to work closely with investment experts, receiving direct feedback on their investment strategies. It’s not just about the competition, as the event serves as a fantastic networking opportunity for students and professionals alike.

Proudly sponsored by William Blair & Company, Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC, and Thrivent Financial, this year also brings generous prizes for the winners. $5,000 will be awarded to the student who presents the best investment thesis, with second and third places receiving $2,000 and $1,000, respectively.

The criteria for selecting stocks have been updated for the competition’s second year. Students must present their thesis on a U.S. publicly traded company with a market cap of at least $100 million, with at least $2 million of daily volume from October through December 2023.

More details about the upcoming event can be found here.

Recap of Last Year’s Performance

In the spirit of the learning process, it is key to reflect on the results of the inaugural competition. Looking back at the previous student picks, here’s how each stock has performed since the pitches were presented (March 24, 2023 to Dec. 27, 2023). In the context of the paper trading competition, it’s worth noting that some students personally held positions in the stocks they chose for the contest. This added an extra layer of real-world relevance to their analysis and presentations, although the competition itself and the rankings were based on theoretical trades and the quality of their investment theses.

Given most of the students established bullish theses, they benefited from the broad rise in markets in 2023.

The Maize and Blue Stock Pitch Competition stands as a testament to the depth and rigor required in stock analysis. While not all predictions may hit the mark, the event underscores the value of comprehensive financial forecasting and provides a practical learning environment for aspiring finance professionals.

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