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Portfolio Management Simulation

Students become portfolio managers and engage in an intense battle to generate risk-adjusted returns

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Simulation Overview

The Portfolio Management Simulation uses real-time market data, providing an accurate reflection of the fast-paced environment of fund management and asset allocation.

Students manage asset diversification, mean-variance optimization, and market analysis to make informed investment decisions.

This multiplayer portfolio management simulation encourages critical thinking and emphasizes financial literacy, strategic investment, and risk management. Students are assessed based on the Sharpe Ratio they achieve.

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3-6 hours4 DEBRIEFINGTeams, representing either Pension Funds or Hedge Funds, aim to outperform their peers by achieving higher risk-adjusted returns​.1 BRIEFING2 ANALYSINGTeams are formed, 2-3 players in each. Briefing docs are provided. Immersion in analysisPORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - GAMEFLOWDifficulty adapts to playersPENSION FUND TEAMSPENSION FUND TEAMSHEDGE FUND TEAMSHEDGE FUND TEAMSEvaluate portfolio performance stats​Analyze market data and stock time series with tools provided​Optimize trading strategy & adjust portfolio weights by buying and selling stocks​1.2.3.Company news​Market news​Performance statsLeaderboard updatesWinnersCertificate3 TRADING123Real-time stock data​Analysis template​Tool tips​Tasks prompts​Updated stock data​Tasks prompts​Review HF mission, role and aimsWatch briefing videoStrategize tomaximize Alpha​In-depth analysis using CAPM andmean-variance optimization​Build portfolio​Review PF mission, role and aimsStrategize tomaximize Sharpe Ratio​In-depth analysisusing CAPM andmean-variance optimization​Build portfolio​MARKET OPENSReview results and performance from all teams. Reflect on feedback.​Automatic assessment, relative to peers in the simulation​
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Key Features

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Duration

3 to 6 hours

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Ideal for

MSc, MBA, 3rd BSc students

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Pre-requisites

Basic understanding of CAPM, Sharpe Ratio, mean-variance optimization

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Approach

Adaptive learning by doing in a competitive team setting

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Grading

Simulator provides assessment data to grade students

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Instructions

Explained by videos, case studies, pop-up windows

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Real-time feedback and scores

Provided by simulator

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Facilitator

Simulator runs by itself (coaching is optional)

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Clocks, rules and validation

Managed by the simulator

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Location

Online, in-classroom or hybrid

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Overview: Portfolio Management

  • Dive into the role of fund managers
  • Manage real-world equity portfolios
  • Conquer CAPM, mean-variance optimization, asset allocation, and performance measurement
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Pricing

Per participant (pricing valid for 50+ students)

DIY
Primed
Guided
Facilitated
Participants
$33
$46
$59
$69
Intense competitive gaming
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Feedback on concepts and work
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See ranking and performance stats
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Gain certification upon completion
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Intel: Data and Analytics to grade students
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Onboarding: Assistance on setup and deployment
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Support: Receive live support during a simulation
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Branding: Your logo and name on the interface
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Prep talk: Scene setting to increase student excitement
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Facilitation: Whole simulation run by Finsimco
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Benchmarking: Cohort performance stats
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Creators of the Portfolio Management Simulation

The following industry professionals were involved from the beginning in the inception, creation, development, testing, and optimization of the simulation.

Gerhard Kling is a Finance professor at Aberdeen University.

Former Corporate Finance Practice Specialist, McKinsey, Gerhard Kling.

Gerhard Wörtche, ex-Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, S&P and HPS Partners

Investment Professional, HPS Investment Partners, Gerhard Wortche.

Olaf Rottke has +15 years’ experience in Advisory, PE, VC, family offices and entrepreneurship.

Investment Professional, PE, VC, and family offices, Olaf Rottke.

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Senior M&A Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, Bharat Venugopal.

Raushan is a VC investor and academic.

VC Investor, Raushan Kretschmar.

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Facilitator Resources

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Webinar 23 May 2024 11:30

Join this 20-minute webinar, followed by a Q&A session, to immerse yourself in the simulation.

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