General
1) Are there other students participating at the conference?
Yes, the conference is open to undergraduate students across Canada.
2) If I am not enrolled in a Commerce program, can I still attend?
The conference is open to all students. However, spaces are limited and delegates will be chosen based on their background and interest in finance.
3) What are the requirements to be a qualifying school to compete in the simulation?
Any student from any Canadian university undergraduate program can compete in the simulation.
4) When will I know if I have been accepted to the conference?
Acceptances will be sent out after the registration deadline has passed on November 1st. Once registration closes we will review all applicants and notify them of their standing within 48 hours.
5) How much is the delegate fee and what does it provide?
The delegate fee is $50-$65 per person. This fee provides you with breakfast, lunch, dinner, trading materials + delegate package, training, sponsor presentations, keynote speakers, awards ceremony, prizes, placement in the resume book, and access to our fully catered networking and recruiting reception.
6) My school requires a receipt for reimbursement. Can you issue me one?
All delegates will receive their proof of payment when they arrive at the conference.
7) I have dietary restrictions or food allergies. Will the meals contain [INSERT]?
When you register, in the comments section, please indicate the food/drink allergies or restrictions you have. If you have already registered, please send us an e-mail.
8) Who are the opening, workshop, keynote, and closing speakers?
The speakers and sponsors will be released in the delegate acceptance package, via e-mail, within 48 hours after the registration deadline.
9) What if I don’t submit a resume/CV while registering?
Without a valid submission of a resume/CV, you won’t be considered as a conference delegate. If an error occurred, you may submit your resume/CV at anytime before the registration deadline of March 2nd, to uofgfinance@gamil.com.
Trading
1) Is there training before the competition?
Yes, there is 30-minute training session before trading to teach you everything needed to be able to use the software and trade for the day.
2) How does the trading work?
The day is split up into four quarters to mimic the four quarters of the year. The trading program uses real market data to represent a typical stock market over the span of a year. Information about the market overview, stock background/price history, and analyst outlook is given to you at the beginning and there are live news updates throughout the day. You are given $1 million to invest as a team. During the simulation traders may take long and short positions on ten stocks, as well as using put/call options for two of the ten stocks.
3) If I don’t have a team, will I be placed in one?
If you sign up individually, you will be placed on a team with delegates from other universities for the competition.
4) Can students from other universities be on my team?
Yes. You can choose to be on a team with any student, all you have to do is register under the same team name.
5) What if I only know one person and still want to compete as a team?
The teams have to be comprised of 3-4 delegates, so if you and one other person sign up for a team, 1-3 other delegates will be place on your team for the competition.