Overview
What this challenge is about.
Collect daily stock prices for 30 European tech IPOs, compute cumulative abnormal returns, and test market efficiency. Finish with a verifiable certificate.
The scenario
The European tech IPO market has seen a surge in listings since 2020, with companies like Deliveroo, Darktrace, and Wise. Critics argue that IPOs are often mispriced.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
Determine whether the European tech IPO market is weak-form efficient by testing for abnormal returns in the first 60 trading days after listing.
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Design and conduct an event study to test market efficiency
- Calculate abnormal returns using the market model
- Apply statistical hypothesis testing to financial data
- Critically evaluate the Efficient Market Hypothesis in a real-world context
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.
Aligned coursework coming soon.
Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
Each one shows up on your verified credential.
- Event Study
Apply event study to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Abnormal Returns
Apply abnormal returns to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Market Model
Apply market model to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Hypothesis Testing
Apply hypothesis testing to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Efficient Market Hypothesis
Apply efficient market hypothesis to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Data Analysis
Analyze real datasets, build models, and communicate findings that drive decisions.
Careers
Career paths this challenge builds toward
Completing this challenge demonstrates skills that transfer directly to these roles: