The annual CFA Institute Research Challenge is a local, regional and global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis.
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The Contest gathers students, investment industry professionals, publicly traded companies, and corporate sponsors together. Tested on their analytic, valuation, report writing, and presentation skills, students gain real-world experience as they assume the role of a research analyst.
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Maryville University
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign