CapitalWave and Baruch College (CUNY) Announce 2011 University Trading Challenge for US Students
Some of the world’s leading trading firms will watch closely as the country’s best student traders put their knowledge to the test in a competition that culminates at the Baruch College Campus' Wasserman Trader Floor December 9th and 10th, 2011.
New York, NY, August 30, 2011 --(PR.com)-- CapitalWave, announced the University Trading Challenge, a realistic capital markets trading competition designed for Undergraduate and Graduate students seeking degrees in finance, economics, business and mathematics.
The University Trading Challenge is scheduled for December 9th and 10th at the Wasserman Trading Floor at Baruch College in New York City.
The challenge requires student teams to tackle three distinct challenges and demonstrate their aptitude for consistently picking and executing trading strategies. All teams entering the competition will use Capital Wave’s trading software for each challenge:
· Long Term Trading Challenge
· Short Term Trading Challenge
· Case-study Challenge
“The student teams will trade using in two of the most sophisticated Capital Market simulations in the world. Additionally they will be required to present their solution to a case-study before a panel professional who will judge their presentations. This is truly a challenge for tomorrow’s trading professionals,” says Bryant Nielson, Managing Director of CapitalWave
The Long Term Trading Challenge will start November 1st, student teams, over 30 days using the CapitalRNTS (Real News Trading Simulation), manage a base portfolio consisting of equity, fixed income contracts, Forex, metals, Agra’s, and index contract valued based on opening prices recorded by global exchanges. The purpose of the competition is to have the teams focus on the impact of news at how it relates toward the price volatility of various instruments.
The Short Term Trading Challenge will take place in Coventry University’s Trading Center in London over a one day period using the CapitalCMS (Capital Market Simulator).
In the The Case Study Challenge, students will receive a case-study based on modern market situation, from which they will have to formulate a financial strategy for a client presentation and risk assessment. The student team conclusions will be presented to a panel of judges.
Each school can enter up to 1 graduate and 2 undergraduate teams with 4 students per team. Teams are each allowed a 5-day Practice Round before starting the 30-day Challenge.
“The 2011 University Trading Challenge is a perfect proving ground for students to test their skills using industry leading trading simulation software, while also creating a prime opportunity for industry firms to find new talent,” says Bryant Nielson.
To register for the competition click here http://us.universitytradingchallenge.com/Competition-Registration-Page.php
About CapitalWave
CapitalWave is an innovate training company specializing in creating training simulations for the financial markets and delivering “technical solutions” for the corporate learning & development markets. The company is headquartered in New York.
In the University Trading Challenge two simulation tools will be used:
CapitalCMS is a highly engaging Capital Market Simulator (CMS). Built on modern architecture, and the only training platform using broker ladders, CapitalCMS is able to emulate real trading under a tightly controlled environment in both open and closed training facilities.
The Real News Trading Simulation (RNTS) or CapitalRNTS, is an interactive and dynamic Investment Simulation designed to get delegates to understand the role of news in investment and portfolio decisions. Teams are organized from participants in the program/class and are allowed to strategize and invest in the limited but strategically important securities for the duration of the simulation.
For more information, please visit www.UniversityTradingChallenge.com
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CapitalWave, Media Contact:
Bryant Nielson
Phone: 917-477-3221
E-mail: press@capitalwave.com
CapitalWave Inc.
245 Park Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10167
The University Trading Challenge is scheduled for December 9th and 10th at the Wasserman Trading Floor at Baruch College in New York City.
The challenge requires student teams to tackle three distinct challenges and demonstrate their aptitude for consistently picking and executing trading strategies. All teams entering the competition will use Capital Wave’s trading software for each challenge:
· Long Term Trading Challenge
· Short Term Trading Challenge
· Case-study Challenge
“The student teams will trade using in two of the most sophisticated Capital Market simulations in the world. Additionally they will be required to present their solution to a case-study before a panel professional who will judge their presentations. This is truly a challenge for tomorrow’s trading professionals,” says Bryant Nielson, Managing Director of CapitalWave
The Long Term Trading Challenge will start November 1st, student teams, over 30 days using the CapitalRNTS (Real News Trading Simulation), manage a base portfolio consisting of equity, fixed income contracts, Forex, metals, Agra’s, and index contract valued based on opening prices recorded by global exchanges. The purpose of the competition is to have the teams focus on the impact of news at how it relates toward the price volatility of various instruments.
The Short Term Trading Challenge will take place in Coventry University’s Trading Center in London over a one day period using the CapitalCMS (Capital Market Simulator).
In the The Case Study Challenge, students will receive a case-study based on modern market situation, from which they will have to formulate a financial strategy for a client presentation and risk assessment. The student team conclusions will be presented to a panel of judges.
Each school can enter up to 1 graduate and 2 undergraduate teams with 4 students per team. Teams are each allowed a 5-day Practice Round before starting the 30-day Challenge.
“The 2011 University Trading Challenge is a perfect proving ground for students to test their skills using industry leading trading simulation software, while also creating a prime opportunity for industry firms to find new talent,” says Bryant Nielson.
To register for the competition click here http://us.universitytradingchallenge.com/Competition-Registration-Page.php
About CapitalWave
CapitalWave is an innovate training company specializing in creating training simulations for the financial markets and delivering “technical solutions” for the corporate learning & development markets. The company is headquartered in New York.
In the University Trading Challenge two simulation tools will be used:
CapitalCMS is a highly engaging Capital Market Simulator (CMS). Built on modern architecture, and the only training platform using broker ladders, CapitalCMS is able to emulate real trading under a tightly controlled environment in both open and closed training facilities.
The Real News Trading Simulation (RNTS) or CapitalRNTS, is an interactive and dynamic Investment Simulation designed to get delegates to understand the role of news in investment and portfolio decisions. Teams are organized from participants in the program/class and are allowed to strategize and invest in the limited but strategically important securities for the duration of the simulation.
For more information, please visit www.UniversityTradingChallenge.com
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CapitalWave, Media Contact:
Bryant Nielson
Phone: 917-477-3221
E-mail: press@capitalwave.com
CapitalWave Inc.
245 Park Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10167
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CapitalWave Inc.
Bryant Nielson
917-477-3221
www.capitalwave.com
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917-477-3221
www.capitalwave.com
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