- Overall quality of entry (written and presentation). 30 points.
- Are the memos and presentation slides clear and convincing?
- Does the entry address the key issues for this investment strategy?
- Is it obvious the entrant put significant effort into their entry?
- Novelty of strategy. 30 points.
- Is this a new investment strategy?
- How widely / narrowly penetrated is this strategy by institutional investors?
- How clever and unique is this investment strategy, or others also had a similar insight?
- Attraction of strategy as an investment. 30 points. Risk/reward
- How compelling (or not) is the investment strategy, all in?
- How does the risk/reward compare to other available investment strategies?
- How interesting is the return given the illiquidity and complexity (if any) for accessing this investment strategy?
- Real-world feasibility. 10 points.
- How easily can this investment strategy actually be implemented in the real world?
- How scalable (or not) is this investment strategy in the real world?
Submit all entries to Eliza Lewis (elewis@hbs.edu)
