Cornell University The Parker Center at the Johnson School at Cornell University
Cornell University The Johnson School at Cornell University

The MBA Stock Pitch Competition

Organized and Hosted by The Johnson School at Cornell University

Initiated by the Johnson School, the annual MBA Stock Pitch Competition provides a forum for top MBA students to compete and showcase their stock-picking skills in front of a panel of distinguished judges . The event challenges teams of finance students from twelve top MBA programs to prepare and present buy/hold/sell recommendations and vigorously defend them. Judged by a panel of investment industry experts, the intense competition is designed to replicate the fast-paced, demanding experience of sellside and buyside analysts and asset managers.

In addition to gaining valuable experience and competing before judges, MBA students have a chance to shine before prospective employers. Recruiters from sponsoring firms come to shop for top talent. As one judge commented, "There's no one I wouldn't hire."

The names of the winning schools are inscribed on the Jack M. Ferraro Trophy, which honors the lead individual sponsor, a Johnson School alumnus. The SPC is generously supported by sponsors from the investment industry.