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🏆 Founded 2024 • Real Asset Management

Empowering Tomorrow'sFinancial Leaders

University of Toronto's premier student-run trading organization. We manage real capital across four specialized divisions, providing hands-on market experience and developing the next generation of finance professionals.

Over 100k AUM
4 Specialized Divisions
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Our Mission

Real Markets, Real Experience, Real Results

SH Capital Trading Club is more than a student organization—we're a comprehensive training ground for future finance professionals. Our four specialized divisions work collaboratively to manage live capital, providing members with authentic market experience under rigorous risk management protocols.

Excellence

Highest analytical and professional standards

Community

Supportive mentorship environment

Innovation

Cutting-edge trading technologies

Risk Management

Disciplined protocols and controls

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Our Divisions

Four Specialized Trading Divisions

Each division focuses on distinct analytical approaches, working together to optimize our portfolio performance and provide comprehensive market coverage.

Fundamental
Led by Samuel Lu

Deep-dive financial analysis, valuation modeling, and company research to identify under/over-valued securities.

  • • Financial statement analysis
  • • DCF and comparable modeling
  • • Industry trend research
  • • Long/short equity strategies
Discretionary
Led by Shahmir Hamdani

Chart pattern recognition and discretionary analysis to time market entries and exits with precision.

  • • Chart pattern analysis
  • • Discretionary trading strategies
  • • Volume and price action
  • • Market timing signals
Quantitative
Led by Mateo Bivol

Algorithmic strategy development and statistical modeling to minimize bias and optimize returns.

  • • Python/R strategy development
  • • Statistical backtesting
  • • Portfolio optimization
  • • Risk attribution analysis
Event Driven
Led by Aryan Kundra

Real-time monitoring of market-moving events and economic data to capitalize on event-driven opportunities.

  • • Earnings and economic releases
  • • Central bank announcements
  • • Geopolitical developments
  • • Event-driven trading alerts
Leadership Team

Executive Board

Our experienced leadership team guides strategic decisions, risk management, and member development across all divisions with expertise and innovation.

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Shahmir Hamdani
President
Class of 2027
Braeden Chrumka headshot
Braeden Chrumka
Vice President
Class of 2027

Trading Directors

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Samuel Lu
Director
Fundamental Division
Class of 2026
Shahmir Hamdani headshot
Shahmir Hamdani
Director
Discretionary Division
Class of 2027
Mateo Bivol headshot
Mateo Bivol
Director
Quantitative Division
Class of 2027
Aryan Kundra headshot
Aryan Kundra
Director
Event Driven Division
Class of 2027

Internal Directors

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Daniel Pullella
Director of Finance
Class of 2027
Noah Boisvert headshot
Noah Boisvert
Director of Internal Risk
Class of 2027
Mila Stefanovic headshot
Mila Stefanovic
Co-Director Corporate Relations
Class of 2027
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Isabella Gonzalez
Co-Director Corporate Relations
Class of 2027

Ready to Start Your Finance Career?

Join SH Capital Trading Club and gain hands-on experience managing real assets while building the skills and network you need for success in finance.

1. Apply

Complete our comprehensive application questionnaire

2. Interview

Meet with division leads and executive team

3. Boot Camp

Intensive two-week training program

4. Trade

Receive capital allocation and start trading

Real Capital Management

Manage actual funds with real P&L responsibility

Professional Development

Industry mentorship and career guidance

Alumni Network

Connect with graduates at top financial institutions

No prior trading experience required • Open to all U of T students