30 August 2005
UQ students can invest up to $1 million virtual dollars for a chance to win $10,000 real dollars in BRW's National Student Share Investment Award (NSSIA).
Commencing on 18 September, the 12-month game requires participants to manage up to five $200,000 portfolios - each allocated across 5-10 companies listed on the ASX 300.
As well as the chance to win a $10,000 prize, the top 10 per cent of participants will be acknowledged on the Summit Honour Role, which is distributed to finance companies across Australia.
President of the UQ St Lucia organising committee James Cheung said students would pay a $10 entry fee for their first portfolio and $5 for any subsequent entries.
He said, "Daily results will be available at www.studentshares.com.au with the top performers highlighted."
"As well as the prize for the best performance overall, there are also cash prizes worth $100, $300 and $600 for outstanding results over one, three, and six months."
Cheung said the competition is promoted by the UQ Cashflow Investment Club and FMAA.
For more information about the National Student Share Investment Award, visit the NSSIA stall outside Colin Clark building or near Grassy Knoll (St Lucia campus) between Monday 29 August and Friday 16 September 12-2pm.
For further information:
James Cheung
President of the Organising Committee (St Lucia campus), BRW NSSIA
Mobile 0421 371 273
Email jameshbcheung2005@yahoo.com.au
Media enquiries:
Cathy Stacey
Marketing Development Manager
Phone (07) 3365 6179
Mobile 0434 074 372
Fiona Sutton
Mobile 0423 637 699
Email media@business.uq.edu.au
