Global Equity Valuation Competition
A. Stotz Investment Research
📌 About the Event
The Global Equity Valuation Competition (GEVC) is a premier international contest designed to identify and train the next generation of world-class equity analysts. Hosted by A. Stotz Investment Research, the competition moves beyond simple spreadsheet modeling to test the “art of valuation” how an analyst thinks, builds defensible assumptions, and constructs a compelling investment thesis. Participants are tasked with selecting a publicly listed company and producing a professional-grade research report that justifies a “Buy,” “Sell,” or “Hold” recommendation. This challenge is unique because it is judged by Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA, a legendary figure in Asian investment research, ensuring that the standards mirror those of top tier investment banks.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Investment Research and Finance
- Organizer: A. Stotz Investment Research (Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA)
- Eligibility: Bachelor, Master, PhD students and Young Professionals
- Team Size: Individual
- Effort Level: High (Requires deep fundamental analysis and video pitching)
- Submission Type: 3 Page Equity Research Report (PDF) and 6 Minute Video Pitch
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: 11 April, 2026
- Round 1 Submission (Report): 3 May, 2026
- Round 2 Submission (Video): 12 May, 2026
- Final Round (Live Presentation): 18 May, 2026
- Mode: Online (Finals are streamed live globally)
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Cash, Education, and Mentorship
- Prize Amount or Value: $500 USD (Winner), $300 USD (1st Runner up), $200 USD (2nd Runner up)
- Educational Award: Full access to the Valuation Master Class Boot Camp (worth $2,997)
- Mentorship: 1-on-1 career and research call with Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA
- Visibility and Showcase: Finalists present live to a global audience on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook
- Certificates: Professional Certification of Proficiency in Valuation for finalists
🎯 What You Will Do
- Select any publicly listed company globally to analyze as your primary subject.
- Conduct a full fundamental analysis, including industry tailwinds, competitive positioning, and financial health.
- Build a valuation model (DCF or relative valuation) that supports a clear investment recommendation.
- Write a concise, 3-page institutional-style report covering value drivers and risks.
- Record a 6-minute “Stock Pitch” video to defend your thesis if you advance to Round 2.
- Defend your assumptions in a live Q&A session with professional judges if you reach the top 6.
📦 Resources and Support Available
- Valuation Frameworks: Access to Dr. Stotz’s proprietary tools and research templates.
- Weekly Sessions: Live guidance sessions on how to frame investment stories and support them with evidence.