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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 $10 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.
$10.4
million
Assets Under Management as of June 30, 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 13.3%, outperforming the S&P 500 index by 2.4%. However, GW SIFs returned +14.5% in the trailing year, underperforming the equity benchmark by 0.7%.
Podcast
In Episode 56 of "Market News with Rodney Lake," Professor Lake revisits Apple, one of the first companies purchased by the GW Investment Institute’s student-managed fund in 2005.
Our Stories
2025 Spring Semester Recap
As we conclude the 2024–2025 academic year, we reflect on a period marked by significant student achievements and meaningful engagement with the broader business community.
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!
Spring 2025 GW Quant Fund Pitch Day
Last week, students in Prof. Lake’s Spring 2025 Quantitative Investing course delivered their final presentations for the GW Quant Student Investment Fund.