Kenyataan Media
BURSA MALAYSIA LAUNCHES BURSA IN-DEPTH EQUITY ANALYSIS RESEARCH COMPETITION
Total of RM10,000 cash prizes to be won
Kuala Lumpur,
9 October 2023 – Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) has
launched the Bursa In-Depth Equity Analysis Research Competition (Bursa IDEA) that
aims to stimulate research interest and nurture research
skills, while promoting a deeper
understanding of the financial landscape among the public.
For the
competition, participants are invited to submit a research report on the theme ‘Market
Trends and Sector Analysis’. This can cover topics related to the equity market
and economic factors that may affect market trends. The submission may also
include research on sectoral trends and analysis. The competition period runs
from 9 October to 3 November 2023, and is open to all Malaysians aged 18 years
and above. A total amount of RM10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded.
Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia remarked, “This
competition provides a platform for up-and-coming researchers, analysts, and
market enthusiasts to showcase their prowess in equity analysis and report
writing. This aligns with Bursa Malaysia’s efforts in nurturing talent and fostering
growth in the capital market. Initiatives like these have the added benefit of
sparking the generation of investment ideas, drawing inspiration from current
economic developments and industry advancements, ultimately injecting greater
vitality into the market."
In the preparation of their submissions, participants can leverage on tools
like Bursa Digital Research, Bursa RISE reports, Refinitiv data, Screener,
heatmap and other educational content that are available on Bursa Malaysia’s
websites. A webinar will also be held during the competition period to help
interested participants understand how to craft a good research report.
The submissions will be evaluated by a panel of expert judges following
specific assessment criteria, which include the research methodology, coherence
of ideas and analysis, structure as well as report presentation.
Interested
participants may visit https://www.bursamarketplace.com/idea for more information and to register
for Bursa IDEA.