The Actinver Challenge is an educational initiative organized by Financial Group Actinver, that allows participants to learn about investments and financial markets through virtual portfolio management in real time. This competition, open to the general public as well as university students, have consolidated as a key platform to improve financial education in Mexico.

Actinver Challenge: An experience in financial learning

The Actinver Challenge is directed to any person in the finance world. The participants manage a virtual portfolio of a million mexican pesos during six weeks, investing in assets such as stocks, bonds and currencies. This allows them to practice investment strategies and to learn about risk management in a safe environment. During the 2022 edition,over 36,000 people participated in this challenge, consolidating it as the biggest event in finance literacy in Mexico.

Actinver Challenge ITAM: A personalized experience for students

The Actinver Challenge ITAM, in comparison with the challenge to the general public, is designed specifically for ITAM students, who can participate for free. This version adapts to the student’s academic profile, allowing them to choose from three risk categories: conservative, moderated and agressive. Each risk profile has its own objective and awards around $27,000 MXN to the first place of each category.

Perspectives from Actinver’s CEO

The launch of the 2024 Actinver Challenge ITAM was accompanied by a master conference from Francisco Lira, Actinver CEO and ITAM alumnus. During the “Global Market Outlook Conference: A Guide to Navigating Volatility and Seizing Investment Opportunities”, Lira offered a clear view of the challenges and opportunities in the current financial markets, highlighting the importance of financial education in times of economic uncertainty. Lira talked about the current volatility in the global markets, emphasizing in how the changes in monetary policies in the main central banks, like the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Mexico, affect both the bonds and stocks. He also mentioned that, for investors, the key in times of uncertainty is diversification and capacity of fast adaptability to the changing conditions in the market.

“Volatility is a constant in the financial markets, but it’s also where the biggest investment opportunities are found if navigated correctly”, added Lira. In his message to ITAM students, he urged to seize the Actinver Challenge as a platform to experiment and apply financial strategies in a safe environment, with the objective of developing skills that will be crucial for their future careers.

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