In these competitions, Steven won 2nd Place in the 2026 Veteran Trading Competition, which carried the theme “Through the Storm, Beyond the Horizon” and was organized by the Investment Student Study Group of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogyakarta.

In addition, Steven also secured 3rd Place in the UBB National Trading Competition 6.0, themed “Daily Prophet’s Market Storm”, organized by the Capital Market Study Group of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Bangka Belitung.

Another achievement was 3rd Place in the 2026 Virtual Trading Competition, themed “From Learning to Investing: Building Financial Independence Through the Capital Market”, organized by the Jaya Stock Club of Universitas Pembangunan Jaya.

Winning three awards in these trading competitions demonstrates the student's ability to develop knowledge and skills in the capital market, particularly in analyzing market movements, formulating investment strategies, and making sound financial decisions. This achievement also demonstrates that students of the Undergraduate Program in Management, FEB USU, are capable of applying the knowledge gained during their studies to competitive events at the national level.

This accomplishment is expected to motivate other students to continue developing their potential, enhancing their competencies, and actively participating in various academic and non-academic competitions as part of their capacity building and efforts to strengthen their competitiveness.

This achievement aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, which promotes inclusive and quality education as well as lifelong learning opportunities. Student participation in national-level competitions is one form of learning beyond the classroom that provides practical experience, enhances analytical skills, and strengthens student competencies in facing the challenges of the investment and capital market sectors.

The Undergraduate Program in Management, FEB USU, extends its appreciation and congratulations to Steven Ernesto Sebastian Sihombing on his achievements. May this accomplishment inspire all students to continue creating, innovating, and bringing recognition to Universitas Sumatera Utara at both national and international levels.