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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.
$9.6
million
Assets Under Management as of March 31, 2025
1600+ alumni
Across the global community
$350+
in Awards
Awarded $376,700 to 100 students
What's Happening
Quarterly Report
GWII Student Investment Funds underperformed the S&P 500 index by 1.5%. However, GW SIFs
returned 11.1% in the trailing year, outperforming the equity benchmark by 2.8%.
Podcast
In Episode 47 of "Market News with Rodney Lake," Professor Lake focuses on Starbucks’ business model, financial health, and prospects.
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.