Open Now · Stock Pitch · April 2026

April 2026 Stock Pitch Challenge

Analyze any Japanese company listed on the TSE and build a compelling investment thesis. Top 3 teams present live to a panel of finance professionals.

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Deadline passed
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April 10, 2026
Submission deadline
April 30, 2026
1st Prize
¥10,000
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01 /About

Monthly finance competitions for high school students.

Every month, a different challenge — stock pitches, economics quizzes, case competitions. Free to enter, open to all high school students. AI tools welcome. No finance background needed.

01
Stock Pitch

Pick a TSE-listed company and build a data-backed investment thesis.

02
Economics Quiz

Macro, micro, and market knowledge. Timed online format.

03
Case Competition

Solve a real-world business or investment problem.

02 /Coming Up
Economics Quiz
May 2026 Economics Quiz Championship

Test your economics knowledge across microeconomics, macroeconomics, and current events. Top scorers qualify for the finals.

Opens April 15, 2026 · ¥8,000 first
Case Competition
June 2026 Tech Case Competition

Analyze a real-world business challenge facing a major Asian tech company. Propose a strategic solution backed by data.

Opens May 20, 2026 · ¥12,000 first
03 /Why Enter

What you get out of it.

01
Real experience.

Stock pitches and case work are what junior analysts actually do. This is the real thing, not a simulation.

02
Strong uni application talking point.

A finance competition is a compelling addition to any business, economics, or finance application.

03
Cash prizes.

¥10,000 first prize. ¥5,000 second. ¥3,000 third. Real money, transferred after results.

04
Zero barrier to entry.

Free. No finance background needed. AI tools welcome. Takes as long as you want to spend on it.

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