Founding Analyst Cohort — Winter 2026–27
A 6-week virtual, beginner-friendly program launching Winter 2026–27, with weekly educational sessions, sector research teams, and a final capstone stock pitch.
Launching Winter 2026–27.
Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in Bridge Equity Research. To ensure the strongest possible inaugural experience, we have decided to launch our first analyst cohort during Winter 2026–27. Students who have already submitted interest forms will receive updates and early access to application materials as they become available.
Six weeks. Foundational to capstone.
- Week 1Market & Accounting Basics
How markets work and the accounting fundamentals every analyst needs.
- Week 2Financial Statements
Reading the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow with confidence.
- Week 3Stocks, Markets & Valuation
What drives stock prices and how analysts build valuation intuition.
- Week 4Sector Research
Sizing markets, mapping competition, and identifying sector tailwinds.
- Week 5Stock Pitch Development
Building a thesis, structuring evidence, and drafting a research note.
- Week 6Final Presentations
Sector teams deliver capstone stock pitches to program leadership.
Four sectors to research.
Software, semis, and platforms — growth, moats, and unit economics.
Pharma, med-tech, and services — long-cycle, regulation-driven.
Banks, insurers, and asset managers — rates, credit, and capital.
Well-known brands and everyday companies — spending trends, competition, pricing, and how these businesses actually make money.
A beginner stock pitch — done end-to-end.
Students complete a beginner equity research stock pitch report and presentation on a publicly traded company. Pitches include: