The UK Investment Competition 2025 is the largest student-led finance challenge in the country, bringing together 1,000–1,500 participants from the top 15 UK universities for an 8-week, high-engagement competition in portfolio management and investment strategy.
Hosted by MCD Education (a subsidiary of MCD Capital) and powered by UMushroom, the competition bridges theory and practice. Students create and manage simulated portfolios in a real-market environment, track performance on live leaderboards, and access educational resources, webinars, and insights from leading industry speakers.
📈 What’s Included
• Portfolio Management on UMushroom’s tech platform
• Fortnightly Webinars & Guest Speakers, e.g. LGT Capital Partners, Golborne Capital
• Performance Leaderboards updated daily
• Campus Rounds & Finals: elimination at each university, with the Grand Finale in London (05/12/2025)
🎯 Outcomes
• Top 3 Teams → fast-track offers to paid summer internships with partner firms
• Top 10 Teams → exclusive insight days at London financial institutions
• Top 25 Teams → free access to career-focused subscriptions and prep services
• Ongoing career prep & networking opportunities through MCD Education
📅 Key Dates
• From October 10 - November 20: Teams are ranked based on points gained through online interaction and portfolio performance
• November 20: Top 10 teams based on points pitch for a live jury in Amsterdam
• December 5: Winning team gets flown out to London to compete at LSE
💡 Why Join?
This is not just another trading game. The competition rewards performance, consistency, and engagement, making it one of the most meritocratic career pipelines in UK finance. Participants gain skills, mentorship, and tangible career opportunities that go far beyond a single CV screen or interview.
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