Investment Smackdown 2022
High school students interested in economics and finance are invited to take part in a friendly competition on Wednesday, April 13 at 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Helmerich Hall (Virtual Option).
Smackdown Competition
Teams will develop and present championship investment advice focusing on two powerslam topics:
- Managing investment risks
- Putting endowment funds to work
Guidelines
Up to two teams may represent each school.
- Teams must have a minimum of four members and no more than six.
- Presentations are 20 minutes followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer session.
- Judges will comprise industry professionals and TU finance faculty.
Read more details about this exciting opportunity within the Collins College of Business at TU.
We’re here to help
Teams will also get a TU campus tour; meet with finance students, faculty and administrators; and enjoy a networking lunch. TU offers valuable resources to help you train before you set foot in the ring:
- The Risk Management Lab, training on how to use all the tools
- Student Investment Fund students and faculty advisor to address — virtually or in person — risk management and investment ideas
- Expert advice from TU’s Student Investment Fund board
Smackdown Panel Lunch (11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Join us after the competition for the Smackdown Panel Lunch. Four Finance Industry experts will share their views on:
- Growth vs. Value
- Fundamental Analysis vs. Technical Analysis
- Investment vs. speculation
- Best strategies for planning a career in finance
