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SOFIA - The Finance Club

sofia@gim.ac.in

Who are we?

We are SOFIA- The Finance Club of GIM

Organize a variety of finance-focused events such as trading simulations, valuation challenges, strategy-based games, and expert webinars- designed to enhance financial understanding through practical experience.
Publish SOFIA Times, a quarterly newsletter covering major trends in finance and the economy; FinShastra, a fortnightly finance news edition; and a bi-monthly blog published on the official GIM blog, written by students on current finance topics.
These initiatives collectively aim to promote financial awareness and provide valuable insights into the evolving world of finance.

Why we do what we do

To ensure that students from all disciplines are aware of finance-related concepts and gain relevant experience by participating in activities that simulate real-life scenarios ranging from stock trading to auctions.

Events We Organize

GuruBhai

An old-school floor trading competition and one of the most sought-after events organized by SOFIA where participants trade on commodities like Crude Oil, Gold, and Copper just like the way trading used to take place before the development of online trading.

Auctomania

In line with mixing fun with learning, this game tested participants’ ability to manage their wealth in a stressful situation. The game is in line with the IPL auction model wherein teams were given a fixed budget and they had to bid for players to form a cricket team.

JCC Event

This event is organized by the newly inducted Junior Core Committee members. With a new theme introduced each year, it provides an excellent opportunity for new members to gain hands-on experience in event planning and execution while carrying forward the club’s legacy.

Nivesh

A national-level event featuring a dynamic stock trading simulation, followed by a company valuation and presentation. Participants engage in hands-on investing and showcase their analytical skills, with their work evaluated by a panel of finance experts.

CFA Investment Research Challenge

An annual educational initiative aimed at promoting best practices in equity research among emerging analysts. SOFIA facilitates a campus-level competition where teams perform company valuations to select representatives for the CFA Research Challenge.