The Competition

     Teams of students at universities across Canada will compete against each other and the S&P/TSX Composite Index. Each university team will be structured similarly to a real asset management firm.  The goal for each team is to create a profitable portfolio to maximize returns. As shown below, each team consists of multiple positions in many coverage groups to allow for increased participation and a more diverse experience. Setting the teams up in these structures will provide a realistic feel, and produce an excellent experience for all participants.
     Currently, CUIG is represented at Queen’s University, the University of Western Ontario, McMaster University, the University of Toronto, and Wilfrid Laurier University.  Each firm, or  university team, will be run by three main students: a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Strategic Officer (CSO) and Chief Investment Officer (CIO). They, alongside their university representative, will hire portfolio managers and analysts for each of the sectors seen in the diagram below.
     Every team will start with $100,000 CAD (simulated funds) and are tasked with investing these funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  Performance of each university and their portfolio will be measured periodically by CUIG representatives and posted to our website.  Every portfolio will be benchmarked to the S&P/TSX Composite Index as well as their rival schools.