Equity Markets Simulation

• Analyzing listed companies using financial data and qualitative insights

• Building and managing a virtual equity portfolio

• Reacting to real-time market events, competitor updates, and earnings surprises

• Making informed buy/sell/hold decisions across simulation rounds

• Balancing short-term performance with long-term positioning

• Presenting investment rationales and reviewing fund performance post-simulation

This simulation gives students hands-on exposure to the high-pressure decision-making and analytical rigour expected in equity markets. They learn to:

• Evaluate companies using real financial data and investment models

• Translate economic and company-level news into stock-level decisions

• Construct and manage diversified portfolios based on investment strategy

• Communicate investment ideas with clarity and confidence

• Reflect on how behavioural biases impact trading and performance

• Track performance against benchmarks and revise strategy when needed

• **Do students need prior investing experience? No prior experience is necessary, but basic understanding of financial statements and valuation is recommended.

• **Can the simulation be adjusted for different levels? Yes. Instructors can choose simplified or advanced metrics, and adjust company complexity based on the cohort.

• **How long does the simulation take? A typical session runs 2–3 hours, though instructors can run multiple rounds over several classes.

• **Can students play individually or in teams? Both formats are supported. Team play encourages investment committees and collaborative strategy.

• **How is student performance assessed? Through portfolio return, risk-adjusted performance (e.g., Sharpe ratio), rationale quality, and final presentation or memo.