Real Investment Projects Built by Students
Watch what happens when beginners get hands-on with actual portfolio analysis and market research. These projects showcase learning in action during our autumn 2025 program.
Learning Through Building Actual Models
Our student projects aren't assignments for a grade. They're real portfolio models and investment case studies that mirror what financial analysts do daily.
Starting October 2025, participants will work through Canadian market data, build diversification models, and analyze sector trends. Some folks finish with a solid understanding of risk assessment. Others discover they love digging into earnings reports.
Each project reflects individual interests. One student might focus on tech sector analysis while another explores dividend growth strategies. The variety keeps things interesting, and you get to see different approaches to similar challenges.
What Students Actually Build
Portfolio Models
Design a balanced investment portfolio using Canadian and international assets. Students select holdings, calculate risk ratios, and defend their choices with research.
Market Research
Pick an industry sector and analyze current trends. This involves reading reports, comparing company performance, and identifying patterns that might affect investment decisions.
Risk Analysis
Evaluate investment options by examining volatility, historical performance, and economic factors. Students learn to spot red flags and assess potential downsides.
Alden Pembroke
Built a tech-focused portfolio model comparing growth stocks with stable dividend payers. The balance between risk and steady returns was his main challenge.
Project completed February 2025
Isla Drummond
Analyzed renewable energy sector trends across North America. Her research included policy impacts and emerging market opportunities in clean tech.
Project completed January 2025How Projects Take Shape
We don't hand out templates. Instead, participants start with a question they're curious about. Maybe it's understanding bond yields or comparing international markets.
From there, they gather data, run calculations, and build something tangible. Some projects end up being visual dashboards. Others are detailed written analyses. The format doesn't matter as much as the thinking behind it.
Mentors check in weekly. Not to grade or critique harshly, but to guide and challenge assumptions. This back-and-forth helps students refine their approach and learn from mistakes early.
Join the Next Project Cycle
Our autumn 2025 program kicks off in September with new student cohorts. You'll spend six months working on your own investment project while learning alongside others tackling similar challenges.
If you're ready to move past theory and build something practical, this might be worth exploring. Real data, real analysis, and honest feedback that helps you improve.
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