USC Global Investment SocietyUSC’s Premier Finance and Investing Organization
GIS Buyside NightFebruary 25th, 2026. 6:30 - 7:30 PM PST over Zoom.
GIS Buy-Side Night is an exclusive opportunity for members to connect with professionals from leading buy-side firms in an intimate breakout-room format. The event offers attendees the chance to learn about different career paths across asset management, private equity, and alternative investments and hear diverse perspectives from industry leaders. Students will have the opportunity to meet with professionals from top firms such as Blackrock, KKR, and more.Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact stuacts@usc.edu with their name, USC email address, and student ID number. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. To learn more about USC's accessibility policies, please go here. Events are open to all USC Students. This program is open to all eligible individuals. Global Investment Society operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex [1], ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
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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)