Market Shocked: The Ultimate Hands-On Investing Simulation

Are you ready to experience the excitement of managing investments in a realistic market environment?

Join Market Shock, an immersive classroom investing simulation developed by Professor Erkin Efendiev especially for NEURO Business School. s a hands-on classroom investing simulation in which each participant inherits the portfolio of a distinct investor archetype — from the Crypto Maximalist to the Conservative Retiree — and must navigate live market shocks, ROI payouts and real-time trading to come out on top. 

This is more than a game—it’s an opportunity to develop financial skills, challenge yourself, and have an incredible time while competing for exciting rewards.

Across a single session, players experience first-hand how concentration risk, diversification and shifting market regimes determine real returns. The game blends rigorous finance fundamentals with physical card-and-cash play, leaving every participant with a visceral feel for the trade-offs every investor faces. 

Open to all NBS community — no prior finance background required.

• DATE: 18.06.2026
• TIME: 18.30 CET
• RSVP ONLY

Why Participate?

• Experience a realistic stock market simulation.
• Learn investment decision-making through practice.
• Compete with fellow participants in a dynamic financial environment.
• Earn special game coins and rewards from Newer Business School.
• Compete for a share of 500 NEURO coins available to participants.
• Enjoy a unique learning experience designed by Professor Kim.

Important Information

The detailed rules of the game will be presented and explained during the event itself. The game is available on campus only. Success will depend on your ability to analyze opportunities, manage risk and make smart investment decisions throughout the simulation.

Registration Deadline: Please subscribe no later than 16th of June to secure your participation. 

We look forward to seeing you in the market. Have fun, compete, learn, and get ready to be surprised by what you can achieve!