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The Girls Are Investors Podcast
Welcome to The Girls Are Investors Podcast - here to inspire and empower the next generation of investment professionals.
Whether you’re exploring investment management for the first time, attending insight days, preparing for an internship, or just trying to figure out what a career in investment actually looks like - you’re in the right place.
Every fortnight, we bring you honest conversations with students, alumni and industry professionals, packed with practical advice, real stories, and the behind-the-scenes truth about breaking into the investment world (without the jargon, gatekeeping, or awkward corporate nonsense).
Expect:
- Career and application tips you can actually use
- Intern reflections and lessons learned
- Honest stories from people who’ve been where you are
- Insight into what it really takes to stand out in investment careers
Perfect for building confidence, finding your direction, and getting an edge when it matters most.
Find out more about GAIN’s programmes, internships, events and resources at gainuk.org.
The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute investment advice.
The Girls Are Investors Podcast
The Girls Are Investors Podcast: GAIN Investment Challenge 2024 Winners
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This week we're chatting to the winners of the 2024 GAIN Investment Challenge - The Abbey School in Reading!
So, what is the GAIN Investment Challenge?
The GAIN Investment Challenge is an annual stock pitch competition for girls and non-binary students in England.
Working in teams, students attend 6 weekly sessions throughout the Spring term where they learn how to analyse a company and decide if they would invest or sell the stock.
They learn from industry experts and are supported by professional investment mentors to help make an educated decision. At the end of the challenge students submit a 5 minutes long stock pitch video and written research report which is then reviewed by our panel of industry judges.
About 2024's winning team
- This year’s winning team were from The Abbey School in Reading.
- This team were 1 of 108 teams taking part in the challenge this year, from schools all across England.
- Made up of year 11 & year 12 students, the team analysed M&S and produced a fantastic stock pitch that won over the judges. They had fierce competition from other teams, but ultimately won out throughout their detailed report and convincing pitch!
Join us as we hear from Aanya, Abbie, Charlotte, Hayley and Kashvi about their experience taking part & why they think YOU should get involved next year!
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