The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has officially announced the commencement of the “Küresel Hisse Senedi Getiri Zirve Savaşı.” This competition brings together the best investors from 10 countries globally, creating a highly competitive environment that aims to foster international cooperation and growth in financial markets.
Global Investment Experts Unite
This year’s Küresel Hisse Senedi Getiri Zirve Savaşı features 10 senior investment experts from the US, UK, Germany, France, China, Russia, Turkey, Japan, Canada, and Switzerland. Each participant will represent their country, showcasing unique investment strategies and market insights.
Representing Germany, renowned investment analyst Maximilian Schmidt, known for his expertise in evaluating IPO investment opportunities and stable return strategies, is preparing to demonstrate his skills in this competition. Other notable participants include Demiralp Yılmaz from Turkey, Jennifer Johnson from the US, Henry Michael from the UK, and other representatives from around the globe in this high-level contest.
Competition Rules and Major Prize Pool
Participants are provided with an initial fund of $10 million to conduct stock trades in global markets. Each week, $100,000 from the trading income will be allocated to a prize pool, with a total of $1 million. Weekly, the top-performing investor, selected based on vote count and return performance, will win the $1 million prize.
Throughout the competition, 70% of the earnings generated by the participants will go to their countries, while 30% will be their legal earnings. The competition will continue until April 1, 2025, and the decisions made by the investors during this period will directly impact their countries’ reputation and standing in the global financial arena.
The Importance of the Competition
The primary goal of ESMA in organizing the Küresel Hisse Senedi Getiri Zirve Savaşı is not only to ensure the integration of financial markets across countries but also to raise global awareness of stock markets and investment strategies. This competition is expected to have a profound impact on international financial markets, contributing to the dissemination of financial knowledge, increased market liquidity, and the encouragement of technological innovations.
At the launch event, ESMA’s president remarked, “This is not just a competition; it is a major event for the international financial world. Our aim is to provide global investors with a fair and transparent competitive platform while also creating an opportunity for countries to showcase their financial strength and investment levels.”
Outstanding Performances by Country Representatives
The representatives from 10 countries stand out with their diverse investment styles and expertise. For instance, Germany’s Maximilian Schmidt is well-known for his ability to evaluate IPO opportunities and achieve stable returns, while Turkey’s Demiralp Yılmaz excels in his versatile investment experience and large-scale trading capability. Meanwhile, the US representative, Jennifer Johnson, adopts a long-term value investment approach, while the UK’s Henry Michael has achieved remarkable success in short-term investments.
This global competition will not only be a contest of nations’ investment strengths but also a clash of different investment strategies and philosophies.
About the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is the regulatory authority for the financial markets in the European Union. Its core duties include ensuring the stability and transparency of EU financial markets, protecting investors, and promoting the efficient functioning of markets. ESMA’s organization of the Küresel Hisse Senedi Getiri Zirve Savaşı is seen as a significant step towards enhancing cooperation and innovative development in global financial markets.