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AVIC x Fundamental Edge
Stock Pitch Competition - Spring 2026
Welcome to the Arizona State University AVIC x Fundamental Edge Stock Pitch Competition. This is an opportunity for all undergraduate students to learn more about professional equity research and try their hand at crafting their own investment thesis.
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The competition is open to all university undergraduate students across the United States and internationally. Teams are allowed to cross-register with undergraduates from any school and are able to register in groups of 1-4.
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Every student who registers will have access to introductory materials provide by the Fundamental Edge, the competition's sponsor. Fundamental Edge is led by Arizona State alumnus Brett Caughran, a former Analyst & Portfolio Manager at Maverick Capital, D.E. Shaw, Citadel, and Schonfeld. For more information on Fundamental Edge, please visit www.fundamentedge.com or Brett’s Twitter Page.
IMPORTANT DATES:
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Rules, Logistics & Prizes
Form a team of 1-4 students and select a publicly-traded equity on any exchange with a market capitalization of at least $500 million USD. Employ fundamental analysis to uncover an investment opportunity you believe could generate an attractive risk/reward outcome based on a differentiated view versus market-implied expectations. Ideas can be long or short investments.
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First Round Submission: Executive Summary
Prepare a 1-2 page executive summary of your pitch in PDF format. Include a company summary, clearly articulated investment thesis, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and an assessment of potential risks and catalysts.
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Final Round Presentations: Stock Pitch Presentation
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To be announced!​
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Prizes
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Questions? Email us at appliedvalueinvestingclub@gmail.com or info@fundamentedge.com.
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