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E-mail: mba-gif@msb.edu

Mission: The Graduate Investment Fund (GIF) is a student-managed fund, comprised of endowments and alumni contributions. The fund is currently valued at about $350,000. The Graduate Investment Fund’s objectives include:
 

  • Developing and managing an investment portfolio to outperform a comparable, risk-adjusted benchmark
  • Educating our members and colleagues about global financial markets, portfolio theories and money management
  • Enhancing Georgetown's profile as a leader in global business education
  • Developing leadership and team-building skills within a culturally diverse group
  • Preparing regular market review and outlook reports, as well as performance reports for the Board
  • Ensuring all risk management procedures are in place

Main Activities:
 

  • The Graduate Investment Fund’s main activities are the ongoing maintenance of the fund and the facilitation of stock research and pitches for new equity acquisitions.
  • GIF also organizes educational events on current issues given by professors and guest speakers in preparation for the CFA exam