2025 Peak Challenge: U.S. Stock Investment Competition
In the midst of global economic uncertainty and shifting U.S. trade policies, the stock market faces significant turbulence. This competition aims to uncover the sharpest investment minds, promote financial education, and showcase real-world trading strategies under pressure. It’s not just a contest — it’s a stage for elite thinkers and strategists to demonstrate their foresight in a volatile market.
FSW Investment Group, established in 2006 and headquartered in Manhattan, New York, is a premier financial services firm dedicated to ultra-high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and investment leaders. Renowned for strategic excellence and independent insight, FSW proudly joins forces with global giants Vanguard, State Street Global Advisors, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management to co-host this world-class stock investment event.
Duration: April 21, 2025 – May 16, 2025
Participants: Certified analysts and investment institutions (by invitation & qualification only)
Starting Capital: $10 million real capital per team
Format: Live trading + public voting
Goal: Invest in education and popularize knowledge, explore excellent investment talents, build brand and influence
All teams use real capital. Trading activity is verified by Deloitte, ensuring transparency and integrity.
Nobel Prize winners like Joseph Stiglitz and hedge fund leaders such as Bridgewater Associates evaluate strategy and execution.
Investors can follow performance in real-time, vote for teams, and even simulate investments.
trading capital for the Champion Team
for the 2nd Place
for the 3rd Place
Popularity Award for the most-voted team
Each team has been selected through a rigorous screening process and represents a unique edge in strategy, innovation, and performance.
Team Overview:
FSW Investment Group brings together elite minds in portfolio strategy, data-driven investing, and client-centered financial innovation. With a strong legacy in serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, FSW’s team is uniquely positioned to deliver outstanding results in real-market conditions.
Managing Director, Chief Technology Officer John leads FSW’s digital transformation strategy, focusing on client experience, data analytics, and operational efficiency. With prior executive roles at Janus Henderson, Markit Group, and III Associates, he brings over two decades of financial and tech leadership to the team.
Strategic Partner, Director of Investment Strategy A seasoned investment strategist with 20+ years of experience, Robert has served at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase. At FSW, he oversees portfolio research, asset allocation, and macroeconomic analysis with CFA, CAIA, FRM, and quantitative credentials.
Senior Investment Manager Scott has a rich background in wealth advisory at Merrill Lynch and Biltmore Capital. He specializes in asset allocation, investment manager selection, and long-term client vision planning, holding a CFA® designation and deep client experience expertise.
Executive Managing Director, Wealth Advisor Jessica is known for delivering creative, tax-sensitive wealth strategies for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. A former corporate litigator, she leverages her legal expertise to manage risk and build sophisticated portfolios with precision.
Investment Sales Associate With experience from KKR and Guggenheim Partners, Aisling plays a key role in daily operations and client relations. She holds Series 6, 63, 65 licenses and is FPQP certified. She brings energy and structure to FSW’s sales and client interface.
Director of Client Services Miriam leads FSW’s communication, marketing, and growth initiatives. Previously CEO of the Chicago Creative Center and Chief of Staff at Uptake, she enhances client engagement while expanding the firm’s philanthropic and civic impact.
As the largest asset manager in Europe, Amundi manages more than 2 trillion euros in assets, providing a wide range of investment solutions focused on responsible investment and environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
Allianz GI Is a leading active management company, managing assets of about 600 billion euros and providing diversified investment products, including equity, fixed income and alternative investments, with an emphasis on sustainability.
BNP Paribas AM Is known for its focus on sustainable investing, managing more than 500 billion euros in assets and offering a wide range of funds and financial products across different asset classes.
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock manages approximately $11.5 trillion in assets and provides a wide range of investment, advisory and risk management solutions.
Vanguard is the world’s largest provider of mutual funds and the second-largest ETF provider after BlackRock, managing about $10.4 trillion in assets and known for its low-cost index funds.
T. Rowe Price is a global investment management firm with more than $1.51 trillion in assets under management, focusing on active management and long-term investment strategies.
Natixis IM Manages approximately $1.4 trillion in assets and provides diversified investment solutions through a multi-affiliate model.
UBS is the world’s leading financial services company, providing wealth management, asset management and investment banking services, with approximately 3.96 trillion euros in assets under management.
Credit Suisse Provides a wide range of investment products and solutions, covering equities, fixed income and alternative investments, with approximately 1.368 trillion euros in assets under management.
Voting Period: April 21 – May 16, 2025
Vote Limit: 1 vote per day per IP
Prize for Voters:
Random prize draws: ETF bundles, $500 gift cards, VIP investment insights
Top 3 voters receive exclusive gifts (up to $500 in rewards)
Click [Vote Now] below your favorite team to support them!
Live vote rankings will be updated daily on this page.
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