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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.
$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 62 of "Market News with Rodney Lake," welcomes Sevin Yeltekin, the new dean of the GW School of Business, for a discussion on her leadership experience, the role of AI in education, and her vision for the school.
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!
Fall 2025 message from Director Lake
Discover the latest updates from the GW Investment Institute—including a major student win at Cornell’s Women in Investing Conference, strong fund performance, new reports, and upcoming events.