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Undergraduate Commodities Competition

Network with industry professionals and showcase your skills in the Energy Capital of the World

UCC 2024

Energy Mixer - 4th October 2024 - The Energy Mixer will be held on the Friday evening before the competition. This will allow students to interact with industry professionals in various roles across energy and finance.

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Competition - 5th October 2024 - Each team of 3-4 students will research and pitch a commodity equity or trade idea to industry judges. After pitching, teams will have a brief Q&A session with the judges. The pitch should assert a view on a specific commodity market and propose a profitable strategy, outlining relevant macroeconomic factors. Creativity and optionality are encouraged.

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2024 Sponsors

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Gold & Silver

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Data Providers

  • Is the competition in-person?
    Yes. It will be held on campus at the University of Houston.
  • Registration Details
    Please fill out the registration form by August 28th, 2024 at 11:59 PM CT in order to to be eligible to be selected to compete in the competition. After completion of this form, we will follow up with instructions for One-Pager Submission, (due Friday, August 30th at 11:59 PM CT), which is required to complete your application.
  • One-Pager Information
    After registration, you are required to submit a One-Pager by August 30th, 2024, 11:59 PM CT. Submissions over one page will not be reviewed. Selected teams will be notified by September 5th. Assessment of the One-Pager will be based on the following: Relevance to the competition's focus (commodities or equity trade) Originality and creativity of the idea Feasibility and practicality of implementation Relevant qualitative and quantitative metrics Analysis of Supply and Demand drivers Modeling is not needed in the One Pager, but is expected in the final pitch deck. Example Structure: Thesis (Supply & Demand Overviews) Feasibility of the Trade (Liquidity, Exchange Rules, etc.) Risk Analysis (Sizing, Risk/Reward, Hedges if applicable)
  • Key deadlines
    Registration Closes: Wednesday, August 28th (11:59 PM CT) One-Pagers Due: Friday, August 30th (11:59 PM CT) Decisions Sent Out: Thursday, September 5th Pitch Materials Due: Wednesday, October 2nd (11:59 PM CT) Competition: October 4-5th, 2024 in Houston, TX at the University of Houston
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