Application

Each semester, the Value Investing Group opens applications for interested students of all majors to apply.

VIG will be hosting information sessions in addition to attending USC-organized events.

The Spring 2025 applications are now open.

Ideal VIG Candidate Qualities

• Strong critical thinking skills and demonstrated intellectual curiosity

• Excellent communication skills and articulative ability

• A strong desire to study investing fundamentals

• Unique interests or experiences to bring to discussions

• Freshmen and Sophomore applicants preferred

• Strong academic performance

Member Expectations

• Consistent attendance at weekly discussions

• Active following of current market news and trends

• Weekly reading of assigned investing literature (First Semester Analysts)

• Weekly meeting for equity analysis and valuation (First Semester Analaysts)

• Independent stock pitches (First and Second Semester Analysts)