Home
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.
$10.9 million
Assets Under Management as of March 31, 2026
1600+ Alumni
Across the global community
$400+ in Awards
Awarded $436,900 to 117 students
What's Happening
Quarterly Report
During Q1 2026, GWII Student Investment Funds returned -5.0%, underperforming the S&P Index by 70 bps. Year-over-year, GW Student Investment Funds
outperformed the benchmark by 120 bps.
Podcast
In Episode 96 of "Market News with Rodney Lake," Prof. Lake analyzes In Episode 96 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake analyzes Constellation Energy, one of the largest nuclear power producers in the US and key beneficiary of rising electricity demand driven by AI and data center expansion.
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 April 25, 2026, students from Prof. Song’s Applied Financial Securities Analysis (FINA 4101) class delivered their final stock pitch presentations for the GW Phillips Student Investment Fund. Established in 2008, the fund now manages over $3.9 million in assets as of April 27, 2026.
Read more stories on the GW Investment Institute Blog