March 6, 2025 – Paris, France – The Global Investment Challenge (GIC), a distinguished international investment competition organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has officially announced the 2025 edition, set to take place from April to August. This highly regarded event brings together leading financial minds from across the globe, including financial analysts, institutional teams, and retail investors.
The 2025 Global Investment Challenge will feature participants from India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, and Canada. Contestants will apply their expertise in market analysis, risk management, and portfolio optimization as they compete for esteemed titles such as “World’s Best Financial Institution” and “Global Gold Medal Analyst.”
With a $1,000,000 prize pool, the competition encourages financial innovation and strategic decision-making. Participants will engage in real-world investment scenarios, using their skills to maximize returns. A key highlight of the competition is the opportunity for retail investors to collaborate with financial analysts, fostering broader engagement within the investment community.
Competition Structure
Institutional and Individual Participation – Teams from leading investment firms, hedge funds, and independent financial analysts will compete alongside retail investors.
Live Market Trading – Participants will make real-time investment decisions in dynamic market conditions.
Transparent and Fair Evaluation – A panel of OECD-appointed financial experts will assess performance based on profitability, risk management, and strategic execution.
Global Public Voting – The financial community and general public will have the opportunity to support and vote for outstanding participants.
Join the Global Investment Challenge
As the competition gears up for an exciting four-month event, finance professionals, retail investors, and market enthusiasts are encouraged to follow the journey and vote for their favorite teams and analysts. This is a unique opportunity to observe innovative financial strategies and support some of the brightest minds in global finance.
About the Global Investment Challenge (GIC)
The Global Investment Challenge (GIC) is an esteemed international financial competition organized by the OECD. It brings together top analysts and investors from around the world to compete for global recognition in investment excellence.
