USC Global Investment SocietyUSC’s Premier Finance and Investing OrganizationLimited Edition GIS Merch Now Available!Our PurposeThe USC Global Investment Society is the premier finance and investing organization on campus. We bring a unique buy-side focus to provide our members with unparalleled opportunities to gain tangible finance experience. Most importantly, we are built on a culture of curiosity, support, and paying it forward.Our DivisionsInvestment ResearchInvestment Research is the premier division of GIS. With 4 teams across asset classes and industries, members create full-length investment pitches to present to the GIS community.Mentorship ProgramThe Mentorship Program provides high-achieving sophomores mentors to guide them through the finance recruitment process. Members receive 1-on-1 guidance throughout the recruitment cycle. Investment AcademyMembers take courses on accounting, financial modeling, investment research, presentation-making, and more as they work towards their final project. Successful graduates are invited to join the Investment Research team.GIS ExploreThe GIS Explore program is an introductory course for students from all backgrounds and experience levels. Students will develop a strong foundation of finance and investing, lectures, guest speakers and more.Flagship EventsGIS Investor SeriesHear from some of the biggest names in finance, exclusively at GIS. Featuring a distinguished panel of speakers who have disrupted and continue to disrupt the industry.
GIS Diversity SummitA unique networking opportunity for underrepresented students interested in a career in finance. Attendees will have a chance to network with diverse professionals across the spectrum of finance.
Buy Side NightA selective networking opportunity for students interested in the buy-side. Students will meet with professionals with careers in private equity, venture capital, and investment management.
Research and PublicationsFall 2025
Special Situations
New Fortress Energy (NASDAQ:NFE)
Long Debt/Short Equity
Generalist
Long Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ: FLY)
Short Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ: RKLB)
Global Macro
Long 10-Year TIPS
Short 10-Year Treasury Bond
Healthcare
IQVIA (NYSE: IQV)
Overweight
Technology
Long Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN)
Short Circle (NYSE: CRCL)