What is the equity research challenge about?

Participants will research into companies, following a more data-driven process. This will be a great opportunity to get exposed to quanta-mental research and also a useful learning experience for those considering careers in investment! 

Registration Period: 20 July 2026 - 05 Aug 2026 (at 2359 GMT +8)  *CLOSED*

Open to graduates (Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD) from 2023 - 2028

Open to Individual and Group (up to 3 people)participation

Participants should have some financial background/knowledge (e.g. understanding financial statements, financial modelling, valuation etc.)

Round 1: Report

- 20 July 2026 at 0800 (GMT +8): Release of competition questions (choose 1 out of 3 questions) and instructions via email 

- 05 Aug 2026 at 2359 (GMT +8): Final report due date

- 17 August 2026: Release of shortlist for Round 2 

Sample Part 1: The Fundamental Stock Pitch

Choose ONE company from ONE of the three industry themes below.

• Constraint: The chosen company must have a market capitalization greater than $10 Billion USD as of 01 July 2026.
• Direction: You may pitch a Long or Short position.

Sample Part 2: Mandatory Next-Gen Equity Research Workflow

All participants must complete this section, regardless of the stock chosen in Part 1.

As a fundamental analyst in 2026, generative AI and autonomous agents are actively transforming how you process information. Imagine your fund’s Chief Investment Officer (CIO) has allocated a $5 Million budget to integrate AI directly into your research workflow to build a structural information advantage (Alpha).

Round 2: Presentation

Our Fundamental Research Team will shortlist around 5 finalists from Round 1 and they will have around a week to prepare for their presentation.

- Tentatively 22 August 2026: Online Presentation and Q&A Session

Winner Announcement:

- Tentatively 25 August 2026: Final rankings will be announced via email 

Cash Prizes:

- 1st prize: US$750

- 2nd prize: US$400

- 3rd prize: US$200

- 4th prize: US$100

- 5th prize: US$50

Why participate?

- Dive deeper into equity research with questions posted by our Portfolio Managers and Fundamental Researchers who are experts in the field.

- An experience to interact and get feedback from the professionals in the field.

- Stand a chance to win a cash prize.

- All finalists will receive certificates with rankings via email.

- The winners and any particularly impressive finalists will get a direct invitation to interview for DTL Internship/Full-time positions.

How do I participate in the competition?

Register below by submitting your details. For Group registration, please submit the details of all group members together below. Each group will only require to register once. 

*Please whitelist our email: careers@dytechlab.com so that you are able to receive our emails in your inbox.

*Participants will be notified via email if there are any changes in the dates of the competition.

If you have any questions, please send us an email at careers@dytechlab.com.