East West University Investment and Finance Club has announced the return of its inter-university real-time trading competition NeXTor 2.0 with the tagline “Dive into the thrill of real-time investment.”
The competition aims to familiarise undergraduate students across Bangladesh with the practical dynamics of the stock market and encourage them to begin their investment journey early, said the press release.
NeXTor 2.0 will run through four workshops and four competitive rounds, combining academic knowledge with practical experience. The workshops will begin on 30 October with a session on basic investment knowledge.
The opening round will challenge participants through case analysis, followed by workshops two and three focusing on portfolio construction and workshop four explaining market trading mechanisms, said the press release.
Teams advancing from the early stage will be provided with a BO account and Tk 15,000 real trading capital to develop their portfolios during live market hours.
The Grand Finale is scheduled for 14 December followed by the closing and prize-giving ceremony, offering participants a platform to experience actual market conditions and decision-making under pressure, said the press release.
The total prize pool is Tk 2,05,000. The champion team will receive Tk 50,000, the first runner-up Tk 30,000 and the second runner-up Tk 20,000.
Finalists will also receive certificates, crests, pre-funded BO accounts, internship opportunities, free skill-development courses and gift vouchers to support their continuous learning, said the press release.
Registration is open through the Facebook page of East West University Investment and Finance Club.
The goal of the initiative is to empower young minds through real-market exposure and develop their ability to analyse risk, manage portfolios and take informed investment decisions for the future of Bangladesh’s capital market, said the organisers.
City Bank is the title sponsor of NeXTor 2.0 in association with City Brokerage.
BIOM is the knowledge partner, while The Financial Express and Kaler Kantho are the English and Bangla media partners, respectively.
Channel 24 is the broadcasting partner, and Ocean of Orchid is the photography partner.
Fresh Cola and Fresh Drinking Water are the beverage partners, while Perfetti Van Melle is the confectionery partner. Morshed Mart 2.0 is the gift partner, Lead Academy is the e-learning partner and Daily Time of Bangladesh is the online media partner.
