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The GW Investment Institute teaches students at George Washington University how to invest and how to think about investing. GW undergraduate and graduate students learn by doing, they serve as analysts and portfolio managers, managing over $11 million in university endowment funds across four student investment funds covering: equities, real estate, and quantitative investing. The institute also offers a class on venture capital.
$11.5
million
Assets Under Management as of December 31, 2025
1500+ alumni
Across the global community
$350+
in Awards
Awarded $376,700 to 100 students
What's Happening
Quarterly Report
GWII Student Investment Funds returned 17.6% in 2025, underperforming the S&P Index by 30bps. For the quarter, GW SIFs underperformed the benchmark by 140bps.
Podcast
In Episode 81 of "Market News with Rodney Lake," Prof. Lake assesses Microsoft, as current news highlights the company’s position in the AI race, with a market cap of over $3 trillion, and a recent decline in year-to-date return.
Our Stories
2025 Fiscal Year Report
Explore the GW Investment Institute’s FY25 Annual Report featuring Chair Russ Ramsey’s message and highlights of another exceptional year in experiential investment education.
Explore Funding Opportunities at GWII
Explore exciting funding opportunities at the GW Investment Institute and empower the next generation of investors—click below to learn more!
Recap: GW Phillips Stock Pitch Days
On December 6 and 10, 2025, 36 students in two sections of FINA 4101 delivered final stock pitches for the $3.8M+ GW Phillips Student Investment Fund, with peers serving as the investment committee.