The Queens Commerce Trading Competition

The Queens Commerce Trading Competition

First General Meeting September 29, 20101AgendaQCTC BriefingInvestopedia Simulation IntroductionMarket Update

22010/2011 QCTC Executive TeamCo-Chairs: Andrew Colantonio & Thomas KleinLogistics: Gregg Warkentin & Zan ZhangSponsorship: Jon Skarsten, Eric Berard, Dylan DiLecce, & Josh HongSpeakers: Taylor McManus & Chris DolinskiFrosh Reps: Ben Goharian & Alex Oosterveen

3HistoryFounded in 2007Developed from a desire to expand on financial theories taught in classGrown to over 100 participants

4PrizesFirst Place (Portfolio Size) $1,000Second Place (Portfolio Size) $500Third Place (Portfolio Size) $250Fourth Place (Portfolio Size) $150

First Risk Adjusted (Using Sharpe Ratio) $200Top Stock Pick (Largest % Gain with Long Stock) $100Best Short (Largest % Gain with Short Stock $100Best Option Play (Top Option Contract) $100Monthly Prize - $100 x 6 - $600

$3,000 in Total Cash Prizes!5Our SponsorsTitle Sponsor

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6Competition DetailsSeptember 30 March 31, 2011 (6 months)Simulation platform through Investopedia$500 000 USD, $500 000 CAD

7InvestopediaCreate Investopedia usernameAccept invitation to join QCTC 2010-2011 Begin trading!

8Your Portfolio

9Your Rankings

10Market Update - Indicators

S&P/Case-Shiller Home Indices report was released on September 28th for the month of July, showing minor improvement on a YOY basis.

This report is compiled for last trailing three months, however, and factors in home buyer tax credits in May and June.

Recent build-up in crude oil and gasoline inventories have led to declining prices amidst skepticism over the recovery

Durable orders in the U.S. fell 1.3%, driven by a 10.3% decrease in orders for transportation equipment. Although volatile, this report is considered a leading indictor of manufacturing activity .

11Federal Reserve QE Part IIContinued reassurance -Bernanke PutIncrease in money supply InflationNarrow money supply vs. broad moneyTrading Ideas commodities, precious metals (e.g. gold, silver)Continued flattening in the yield curve bond bubbleI. Overview

+Treasury Purchases12Market Performance

Markets around the world have rebounded in September after the summer slide, and are on track to a highest performing September in over a decade.13Other NewsIPO activity has been heating up, with over 9 offerings scheduled for the week of Sept. 27th

Amyris Biotech GS, JPM, MSCampus Crest REIT RJ, Citi, GSChina M. Y. Wind MS, CS, MLChinaCache Int. ML, DSCountry Style ML, CSLiberty Mutual Citi, MLRhino Resource RJ, RBC, SNW

Recent M&A News:Dollar Thr.-Hertz, AvisSouthwest-AirTranMoelis-Gracie

14Thank You!Questions?

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