Seeking Alpha: Portfolio Management Competition 2026

Get ready to unleash the fund manager in you! Seeking Alpha, the much-awaited flagship portfolio management competition, is here to put your financial acumen to the ultimate test. From decoding markets to building winning portfolio strategies, this Pan-India challenge invites the brightest minds from top B-schools to step into the world of fund managers. It’s not just about chasing returns, it’s about crafting conviction, backing your analysis, and proving you’ve got what it takes to shine in the world of finance ! Round 1: Online Quiz Round 2: Portfolio Management Online Submission: This will be an online submission round, where a portfolio deck must be designed. The deck must include asset allocation, investment rationale, and portfolio expected return among other things. Further details regarding this will be shared after registration. Each team will be required to submit by 18th September 2026 (09:00 PM). The PPT should have a maximum limit of 10 slides. Additional relevant information can be mentioned as part of the Appendix. This will be an elimination round. Final Round: Online Presentation: The shortlisted teams will have an online presentation round. In this, all the teams are expected to present their portfolios to the judges which will be followed by a Q&A round. Guidelines: Each team must comprise of 2-3 members. Teams can comprise of 1st year as well as 2nd-year students. All participants must be from the same institute. Multiple teams from a single institute are allowed. AI submissions will not be entertained. All rounds are online. The submission should be a maximum of 10 slides. Total Prizes worth: Rs. 55,000