$6,000 Cash Prize Pool, Distinguished Judges, and an Elegant Venue Offering Complimentary Food and Beverages

National Stock Pitch Competition (NSPC)

General Information

This year marks the 3rd edition of the stock pitch competition, a joint initiative by the John Molson Investment Society and its overseeing body, the Finance and Investment Students’ Association. Eligible teams will have the opportunity to present on February 7th, 2026 (further details below), vying for a chance to win from a total prize pool of $6,000!

Presentations are limited to a maximum of ten main content slides, with an additional allowance of five appendix slides. The companies to pitch have been preselected and will be announced soon. As this is a Canadian competition, participation is limited to undergraduate students from Canadian universities only.

Timeline

  • Our Executive team will conduct an open Q&A session, allowing participants to join at their convenience and pose any queries they have about the stock pitch. We will be available on the meeting for an hour. Participants are welcome to join at any point during the scheduled time to clarify any uncertainties they may have.

    Location: Teams Meeting

    Date and Time: November 24th, 2025 between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM (EST)

  • To participate, teams of three to four members must first register on our designated registration page, ensuring all required fields are completed.

    For the stock pitch component, teams are required to create a presentation in PowerPoint and develop a financial model in Excel. Both of these should be distinctly labeled with the team's name. In addition, a compiled PDF of all team members' resumes is required. The materials should be sent via email to info@jmis.ca by the specified deadline and may be submitted following the completion of the registration form.

  • Finalist Stock Pitches

    Finalist teams will be selected for the finals based on their submission and required to pay a $250 participation fee. Chosen teams will receive notification of their designated presentation slot, where they will present to a distinguished panel of judges. Each presentation should last 10 minutes, followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer segment and a 5-minute feedback session.

    Location: 1450 Guy St, Montreal, Quebec H3H 0A1 (John Molson School of Business)

    Date and Time: February 7th, 2026 between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

    Finalist Presentations and Networking

    In the evening, all finalist teams will gather at a networking venue offering finger food and drinks, where the winners will be announced.

    Location: Montreal Venue TBA

    Date and Time: February 7th, 2026 between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.