Officially Organized by the Young Investors Society (YIS)
🌍 Supported by Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan
Think. Analyze. Invest.
The YIS Global Stock Pitch Competition is an international challenge where students step into the world of Wall Street — researching companies, building stock theses, and pitching real investment ideas to finance professionals.
💡 Why Join YIS?
⭐ Flagship global competition that simulates real-world stock research and investment analysis
⭐ Gain hands-on finance experience guided by Wall Street professionals and YIS mentors
⭐ Build financial literacy, research, and public presentation skills
⭐ Earn international recognition and the chance to attend the Global Youth Investment Summit in New York City
⭐ Past champions have been featured on the NASDAQ billboard in Times Square
📊 Competition Structure
The YIS Global Stock Pitch Competition consists of three progressive rounds, each designed to strengthen students’ financial reasoning and market understanding.
1️⃣ Preliminary Round
📅 Date: December 19, 2025
📍 Location: Online
👥 Team Formation: Individual participants
🗣️ Language: English
Online, 60-minute multiple-choice exam
Academic Focus (7 Core Topics):
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Investment Rules & Investor Mindset
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Stock Valuation & Pricing Metrics
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Good Business & Economic Moats
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Stock Screens & Research Methods
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Financial Language & Statement Analysis
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Investment Thesis & Checklist
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Intrinsic Value Assessment Methods
Format:
🧩 Finance Theory & Calculation Test – 40 multiple-choice question (60 minutes)
🏅 Awards:
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Best Delegate – Top 5%
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Outstanding Delegate – Top 15%
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Honorable Mention – Top 30%
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Commendation – Top 60%
Advancement:
Award-winning participants qualify for the Asia Round.
2️⃣ Asia Round
📅 Dates: February 6–11, 2026
📍 Location: Xiamen, China (On-site)
🗣️ Language: English
👥 Team Formation: Individual or 2-member teams (same as in Preliminary Round)
Content:
💹 Stock Trading Simulation
📈 Stock Pitch Presentation
Advancement:
Overall Award and Stock Pitch Winners qualify for the Global Round.
3️⃣ Global Round
📅 Dates: May–June 2026
📍 Location: New York, USA
Eligibility: Grades 9-12
🗣️ Language: English
👥 Team Formation: Individual or 2-member teams (same as in Asia Round)
Competition Segments:
📊 Case Study Analysis
💼 Live Stock Pitch Challenge
Highlights:
🌐 Global Youth Investment Summit – New York
🎤 Workshops, Panel Sessions & Networking Events with Finance Professionals
🎓 Awards & Recognition
🏅 Top Achievers qualify for the Asia & Global Rounds
🎖️ Certificates of Excellence issued by YIS
🎓 CYIA™ Certification opportunity
🌍 Global Exposure through the New York Investment Summit
📅 Important Dates
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Preliminary Round: December 19, 2025 (Online)
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Asia Round: February 6–11, 2026 (Xiamen, China)
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Global Round: May–June 2026 (New York, USA)
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://forms.gle/pFYqbS51ehcGJjxV6