Institute of Advanced Investment Management

IAIM Investing Competition

Learn and Grow with Fellow Students

Students want opportunities to apply their education outside the classroom. IAIM has developed this competition to fill this desire. This opportunity offers students the chance to connect with other students with similar interests, and develop a unique investment strategy that they are able to test against the market using real-time data.

Some Basic Info

  • Students will use Wall Street Survivor to simulate a portfolio. Wall Street Survivor executes trades using real-time data at the time of trade finalization.
  • Students will begin the competition with $1,000,000 to manage.
  • The competition is open for registration immediately, and registration will close the first week of September.

Getting Started

1. Request a Welcome Packet

Fill out the Google Form below and you’ll receive a packet containing everything you’ll need to know.

2. Read the Packet and Register

Register for the competition by creating an account on the competition platform. Instructions to do so are found within the welcome packet.

3. Begin Investing and Creating a Portfolio

On August 19th, the competition will begin and you’ll be able to start initiating trades.

The Details

Collaboration – Students are expected to participate in the competition on an individual basis. However, IAIM sees the importance of talking with others and sharing ideas. Participants are encouraged to collaborate with others to maximize the knowledge and insight they gain from their participation.

Time Commitment – Participants will be expected to manage their portfolio in whatever way they see fit. Some strategies will require more consistent monitoring.

Duration – The competition will go live on August 19th, and trades will be processed until April 11th.

Prizes and Awards – Various awards and small prizes will be handed out multiple times throughout the competition, with a final set of awards being given out at the end of April (date to be decided at a future date).

Expectations and Best Practices

Time Management and Commitment
  • IAIM will be partnering with the Investment Club on campus at the University of Utah for the duration of the competition. The Investment Club holds weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 2:00PM.
  • While attending these meetings are not required to participate in the competition, they are highly encouraged! Each month, one meeting will be dedicated to discussing the competition and your strategy with other participants, and all other meetings will detail aspects of the investing industry that will be highly useful in your efforts to develop your portfolio.
Use Outside Resources
  • As students at the University of Utah, you have many resources available to you. Use them all!
  • Read the New York Times and Wall Street Journal using your student subscription.
  • Use resources suggested by the competitions simulation platform, Wall Street Survivor.
  • Listen to podcasts, talk shows, and other media where industry professionals give their insights on how to maximize your portfolio’s growth.
Chart Your Own Path
  • Make your portfolio yours. Develop a strategy unique to your interests and understanding of the stock market.
  • Try something new. Discover how to expand your education and find new insights through your personal insights and curiosity.
Invest, Grow, Learn
  • Seek ways to improve your skills and knowledge.
  • Make use of resources and guidelines provided in addition to your own.
  • Maximize your growth by investing time and effort consistently to see how a market reacts over the course of a year.

If you have specific questions after reading the welcome packet, please contact Alex Hoecherl for further details. To do so, email u1277588@umail.utah.edu. Please allow for 24-48 hours for a response.