The UCL Investment Fund
Overview
UCLIF is the most advanced real-money investment fund at UCL. Founded in 2013, the Fund has become an integral component of the UCL Investment Society and employs a fundamental, long-term approach to investment. We have 3 goals: Educate our members, Invest using our in-house expertise and explore the wider investment universe.
This year, the Fund is undergoing a significant transformation. Sitting at the heart of these changes is the mission to expose our students to the exciting world of real-money investing, in all its rigour. With structural changes that encourage the sharing of these investment ideas with the wider UCL community, we hope to produce confident students with best-in-class communication skills.
Asset Specialists
Our team of experienced students have past investment and work experience managing portfolios in the industry of their expertise. They will be contributing to crafting research reports, contributing to UCLIF newsletters and pitching to the committee potential investment opportunities. We expect to give our Asset Specialists a high degree of independence in their roles and a rigorous exposure to the comprehensive range of asset specialisms, which we have intentionally designed. Our Investment Cycle Symposiums and regular intra fund meetings will also develop studentsʼ communication and presentation skills.
Trading Workshops
Fund members and guest lecturers will be hosting a series of workshops with detailed analysis of current affairs, as well as their implications on global markets. Students can gain insights into fundamental analysis and brainstorm potential trade ideas.
Broad Industry Overview
The fund is keen to introduce the trading industry to everyone, regardless of previous knowledge. This involves educational resources and events, including talks by notable industry representatives on the composition, function and feel of the Sales & Trading department. Members also attend our Financial Valuation Workshops covering Discounted Cash Flow and Comparable Analysis models.
Mentorship
The society and the fund are working closely with UCL alumni working in various divisions of S&T, including senior traders, researchers and London-based strategists. These sessions will give students a better understanding of the division’s specific details necessary for securing spring, summer and graduate offers. We also foster a culture of mentorship within our fund with older more experienced students advising and educating younger students in the field of finance and careers.
Past Symposium Presentations
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