Bursa Malaysia Launches Bursa In-Depth Equity Analysis Research Competition - Total Of RM10,000 Cash Prizes To Be Won

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.