About Us
A research organization run entirely by undergraduates.
Who We Are
Built on a rigorous investment process and constant improvement.
The Student Investment Group brings together undergraduates from across Florida Gulf Coast University who share an interest in markets, valuation, and long-term investing. Members join a sector group, learn the fundamentals of financial analysis, and work in small teams to produce original research on publicly traded companies.
Every semester follows the same rhythm: an education series covering accounting, valuation, and industry analysis; sector meetings where members debate coverage; and a formal pitch night in front of the club, faculty, and invited practitioners. Selected investments are added to the SIG portfolio.
Beyond research, SIG serves as a professional development pipeline. Alumni and industry mentors work with members on resumes, technical interviews, and recruiting timelines for roles in investment banking, asset management, and corporate finance. Many SIG members (when eligible) are also Eagle Fund students, where they manage over $1 million of endowment capital. The Eagle Fund's pitch competitions are frequently won by teams comprised of SIG members.
Coverage
Five Sector Groups
Each group is led by a portfolio manager and maintains a live coverage list, publishing updates throughout the academic year.
Technology & Communications
Software, semiconductors, and platform businesses.
Energy
Upstream, midstream, utilities, and integrated energy companies.
Consumer
Retail, consumer staples, discretionary brands, and hospitality.
Industrials & Real Estate
Capital goods, transports, infrastructure, and real estate investment trusts.
Healthcare
Providers, medical devices, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals.
Training
New Member Training
New to investing? New SIG members receive an 8-week training session where they learn the basics of investment research. During pitch day, new members present an investment recommendation to the committee.
Introduction to Markets
Financial Statements 101
What Makes a Good Company?
How Do We Value Companies?
Valuation, Continued
Generating Investment Ideas
Managing a Portfolio and Considering Risk
Capstone Pitch
Interested in joining?
Applications open at the start of each semester and are reviewed on a rolling basis.