The Second "Guangfa Securities Cup" National University Student Financial Literacy Challenge Officially Launches — Diversified Empowerment to Enhance Youth Financial Literacy Development

To further implement investor education into the national education system and promote the initiative of “Investor Education into a Hundred Schools,” under the guidance of the Guangdong Securities and Futures Industry Association, GF Securities has partnered with South China University of Technology, Jinan University, Zhejiang University School of Economics, Sun Yat-sen University Lingnan College, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, and other key universities nationwide to hold the second “GF Securities Cup” National College Student Financial Literacy Challenge. Registration opened on March 1, 2026, and the competition will officially start through the “GF Yuanshi Stock” App from March 23 to May 8.

This year’s event leverages GF Securities’ digital platform to create immersive competition scenarios that are close to market realities and risk-controlled. It offers systematic financial education and professional competition guidance services, moving away from traditional one-way financial education. Through scientifically designed and diverse competition formats, it aims to guide young people to establish rational investment concepts, build a university-enterprise collaborative education platform, and strengthen the supply of high-quality young talents for the capital market.

According to the event organizers, the first “GF Securities Cup” National College Student Financial Literacy Challenge achieved remarkable results, covering over 600 universities nationwide, attracting 10,315 students to participate enthusiastically. The innovative “Simulated Investment + Knowledge Challenge” dual-track competition model received widespread recognition from the industry and academia, becoming a typical practice of securities firms in campus financial education and helping improve youth financial literacy. Notably, in the simulated investment track, some participants achieved a 79% return with a virtual principal of 1 million yuan, while top performers in the knowledge challenge track had accuracy rates exceeding 92%, demonstrating the financial learning ability and practical potential of contemporary college students.

The second edition continues with the mature competition system from the first, promoting learning through competition. It maintains two independent competition zones: simulated trading and investment knowledge challenge. Students can participate in both zones with a single registration, balancing practical trading experience and knowledge reinforcement. Each zone has its own ranking and awards, with winners receiving cash prizes, certificates, and the opportunity for internships at the securities firm’s headquarters. Additionally, a “Best Organization Award” is set to encourage universities to actively organize student participation.

Currently, China’s capital market is undergoing deepening reforms, and young people have become an important new force for high-quality market development. GF Securities, committed to industry social responsibility, continues to focus on campus investor education, creating a distinctive financial literacy brand with the “GF Securities Cup” National College Student Financial Literacy Challenge. The event addresses the common issue of over-theoretical financial education with insufficient practical scenarios in universities, breaking down school-enterprise resource barriers and providing a professional financial practical platform for students nationwide.

The competition has also received recognition and support from participating universities. Xu Feng, Vice Dean of the School of Economics and Finance at South China University of Technology, stated that the event builds a bridge between theory and practice, aligning well with the goal of cultivating versatile financial talents, and encouraged students to develop prudent investment thinking. Huang Wen, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Economics and Management at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, pointed out that financial literacy is a core quality for youth in the new era, and hopes students will approach investment decisions with rigor and practicality. Jiang Hai, Vice Dean of the School of Economics and Finance at Jinan University, expressed the hope that students will combine knowledge and action, refining financial expertise through competition and practice, and showcasing their professionalism. Zhao Yinglan, Deputy Director of the Department of Finance at Sichuan University’s School of Economics, noted that GF Securities, as a leading national securities firm with strong comprehensive strength and extensive business layout, has significant industry influence. She urged participating students to cherish practical opportunities and contribute youthful energy to the building of a strong financial nation.

Financial literacy is a lifelong competitive advantage for young people. GF Securities will continue to organize professional competitions and immersive experiences, helping college students hone investment judgment through highly realistic simulated trading, build a financial thinking system through knowledge challenges, and, through professional organization and fair competition environments, support young people in taking key steps toward personal wealth management and financial career development.