We are thrilled to announce the results of our highly anticipated Economic History Investment Competition Weekend, which took place on 15, 16, and 17 November.
Six teams of enterprising students showcased their financial acumen and knowledge by developing innovative investment plans. Each team presented their strategies before a panel of judges: Miguel Fidago (Signal Capital), Simon McAdam (Capital Economics), and Steve Mobbs (Oxford Asset Management). The standard was very high and the judges had a tough decision. The winners and runners up are as follows:
Winners: Group Five - Abbas Nathani (BSc Economics and Economic History), Thomas Gould (BSc Economics and Economic History), and Daniel Castillo (MSc Financial History)
Winning Topic: Investing in Wise, a global money transfer service
These students will receive a unique opportunity to shadow analysts at Tikehau Capital, a leading asset management and investment firm. This hands-on experience will offer many insights into the world of professional investing.
Second Place: Group Two - Christy Horgan (BSc Economic History), Valentina Palma (General Course), Jaudaan Zafar (MSc Economic History), Daniel Brooks (MSc Economic History), and Easy Yeung (MSc Financial History)
Topic: Investing in SpaceX, a key space technology company
This group received a monograph by Gerben Bakker, Entertainment Industrialised: The Emergence of the International Film Industry, 1890-1940 (from the monograph series Cambridge Studies in Modern Economic History, Cambridge University Press).
Third Place: Group One - Aryan Baliyan (BSc Economic History), Reuben Cochrane (BSc Economics and Economic History), Anton Elleby (MSc Economic History), and Rou Zhang (MSc Financial History)
Topic: Investing in Cameco, a full-service nuclear fuel supplier
The team received an honourable mention.
We extend our thanks to the panel of judges and to Tikehau Capital for providing the shadowing experience. Congratulations to all participants for their hard work!