Interested in Joining? Here’s How.
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 Fall 2024 application has now closed.
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)
Fall 2024 Application Timeline
Application Due Date: Sunday, September 8th @ 11:59PM PST
First Round Interviews: Tuesday-Wednesday, September 10-11th
Second Round Interviews: Tuesday, September 17th
Fall 2024 Outreach Timeline
Information Session I: Thursday, August 29th @ 6PM in JFF 327
Involvement Fair: TBD
Information Session II: Tuesday, September 3rd @ 8PM in JFF 328