Meet the Experts Behind the UMushroom Investment Challenge!
Unlock Expert Investment Strategies: 10 Portfolios from Finance Professionals
We are excited to introduce the renowned experts and familiar faces from the world of finance who are participating in the UMushroom Investment Challenge! These industry opinion leaders have curated their own sample portfolios, providing valuable insights and inspiration as they navigate the challenge alongside you.
Meet Our Experts
Throughout the 8-week challenge, you’ll have the opportunity to follow the strategies of experts, each bringing their own unique approach to investing. Here are some of the brilliant minds behind the sample portfolios:
🔹 Patrick Eugster
Expert in Economics & Investment Education
- Economist & Investment Coach: With a PhD in Finance from the University of Zurich, Patrick helps people understand investing through videos, blogs, speeches, and lectures.
- Extensive Financial Sector Experience: He has worked at NetBusiness Consulting and economiesuisse and has taught economics, economic policy, and mathematics at the Universities of Zurich and Lucerne. Since 2019, he has been an independent economist.
- Political Engagement: Active in politics from 2014 to 2024, he was the youngest municipal executive member in the Canton of Zurich, served as Vice President of the Young Liberals Canton of Zurich, and led the Swiss Pensions Initiative from 2019 to 2024.
🔹 Benjamin Wilding
Finance Expert with a Passion for Education & Investing
- Academic Background: Dr. Benjamin Wilding is a researcher and lecturer at the University of Zurich. He completed his PhD in 2010 on structured products and now leads the teaching department at the Department for Finance.
- Practical Finance Education: As the managing director of the Department for Finance, he is dedicated to financial education and the dissemination of in-depth knowledge about financial markets.
- Experienced Investor: Investing for over 20 years, he also advises foundations on wealth management.
🔹 Enrico De Giorgi
Expert in Mathematics & Behavioral Finance
- Academic Leader: Enrico De Giorgi is a Professor of Mathematics and serves as Director at the Faculty of Mathematics and Statistics, as well as Deputy Head of the Department of Economics at the University of St.Gallen.
- Behavioral Finance Specialist: As a partner at BhFS Behavioral Finance Solutions, a UNISG–UZH spin-off, he helps financial firms enhance decision-making using behavioral finance principles.
- Fintech Innovator: He is also the co-founder of Yainvest, a deep tech company developing AI-powered behavioral finance solutions for financial institutions.
🔹 Christoph Winter
Expert in Financial Markets & AI Integration
- Academic Leadership: Dr. Christoph Winter is a lecturer at the University of Basel and University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. He is also a research associate at the University of Basel's Faculty of Business and Economics.
- Financial Market Specialist at Strique GmbH: He is Co-founder of Strique GmbH in Basel, Switzerland and specializes in analyzing stock price effects from corporate events, contributing to Strique’s innovative data solutions and precise financial analyses that empower investors, companies, and advisors in their decision-making processes.
- Multidisciplinary Background: With a PhD in Economics from the University of Basel, Dr. Winter has further honed his expertise with advanced training in volatility modeling and predictive financial market modeling. He is a CFA charterholder and brings a strong background in both academia and financial practice.
🔹 Olivier P. Müller
Expert in Investment Strategy & Multi-Asset Management
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Investment Professional with Extensive Expertise: Oliver is a seasoned investment expert with deep knowledge across the entire investment process and all asset classes, particularly equities and multi-assets.
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Academic & Professional Credentials: Holding an MSc in Business and Economics, Oliver is a CFA Charterholder and has pursued further continuing education to refine expertise in financial markets and investment strategies.
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Holistic Approach to Investments: With a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, risk management, and portfolio optimization, Oliver integrates academic insights with practical investment execution to deliver strategic and data-driven investment decisions.
👉 Explore Oliver’s portfolio in the Investment Challenge and discover the investment strategy!
🔹 Markus Amstutz
Expert in Active Trading & Quantitative Trading Models
- Specialized in Active Trading & Hedging: With over 36 years of experience in the financial and commodities industries, Markus specializes in active trading of stocks, futures (commodities, indices, precious metals, forex, and interest rates) and has more than 15 years of experience in hedging and risk management.
- Developer of Quantitative Trading Models & Indicators: For over 23 years, Markus has developed quantitative trading models for intraday and overnight trading across diverse markets. He is also the creator of the "MET-D" indicator, used in physical trading to optimize hedge positions.
- Award-Winning Trader & Educator: Markus has received numerous industry accolades, including 40 Barclay Hedge Awards and 76 IASG Trading Awards. He is also a dedicated trading coach and educator, offering insights through webinars, lectures, and training programs for aspiring traders.
👉 Check out his portfolio in the Investment Challenge and see how he invests!
🔹 Harry Büsser
Expert in Finance Journalism & Investment Coaching
- Renowned Journalist & Author: With nearly 20 years of experience, Harry has worked for prestigious outlets like Schweizer Versicherung, Handelszeitung, Moneycab, Cash, Tagesschau SRF, Bilanz, and Blick-Gruppe. He has also won 5 awards for quality in journalism.
- Finance Expert & CFA Charterholder: Having worked in banking and studied at the University of St. Gallen, Harry’s qualifications include further education as a stock trader, web publisher (SIZ), and a CFA Charterholder.
- Founder & Finance Coach: As the founder of AnlageGut.com, Harry empowers individuals to optimize their financial health and longevity through expert financial guidance and education.
👉 Check out his portfolio in the Investment Challenge and see how he invests!
🔹 Nima Pouyan
Expert in Institutional Investment & ETF Management
- Head of Invesco ETF Switzerland & Liechtenstein: Responsible for Invesco’s ETF business in Switzerland, Nima has led the company to become one of the market leaders in the Swiss ETF space.
- Expert in Passive & Semi-Passive Investment Products: With prior experience at DWS Switzerland, Nima worked across multiple regions, including Switzerland, Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, specializing in passive investment strategies.
- Experienced Portfolio Manager & Research Analyst: Nima has held key positions as a Multi Asset Portfolio Manager at DWS and as an ETF Research Analyst at Deutsche Bank, where he managed a 5-star rated multi-asset fund and focused on ETF research and hedge fund selection.
👉 Check out his portfolio in the Investment Challenge and see how he invests!
🔹 Luba Schoenig
Expert in Structured Investment Solutions & Quantitative Finance
- Expert in Structured Products: Luba has worked with leading financial institutions like Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, and Julius Baer, where she managed structured investment solutions for Eastern European, Russian, and Israeli clients.
- PhD in Quantitative Finance: Luba holds a PhD in Quantitative Finance from the University of Zurich and a master's degree in economics from the University of Fribourg.
- Co-Founder of UMushroom: Luba co-founded UMushroom, a cutting-edge investment selection platform, in 2020, focusing on providing intelligent investment solutions for clients.
👉 Check out her portfolio in the Investment Challenge and see how she invests!
🔹 Tonia Zimmermann
Expert in Wealth Structuring & Derivatives
- Experienced in Investment Banking: Tonia has worked in top-tier firms like J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs, specializing in structuring derivatives. She later joined Credit Suisse, where she led structured products and mutual fund teams.
- Leader in Investment & Wealth Structuring: At Credit Suisse, Tonia was responsible for overseeing investment and wealth structuring teams, focusing on the needs of the largest Swiss clients.
- Co-Founder of UMushroom: In 2020, Tonia co-founded UMushroom, where she is focused on offering personalized investment solutions through their platform.
👉 Check out her portfolio in the Investment Challenge and see how she invests!
Each of these experts has designed a portfolio based on their personal investment philosophy. By tracking their performance, you can gain a deeper understanding of different strategies, asset allocations, and market dynamics.
Follow Their Journeys & Learn From the Best
The UMushroom Investment Challenge is more than just a competition—it’s a learning experience. You can track our experts' portfolios, see how they evolve week by week, and analyze their investment decisions on the leaderboard.
We encourage you to follow along, gain insights, and even implement some of their strategies in your own portfolio. Investing is most rewarding when we learn together, and this challenge is the perfect opportunity to do just that!
Join the Challenge Today!
By participating, you'll not only get access to expert insights but also have the chance to refine your own investment skills in a fun and engaging way.
Ready to learn from the best?
Start following our experts today and see how their portfolios develop over the next 8 weeks!
