Training the next generation of Hedge Fund thinkers
The Hedge Fund Group at the University of Washington is a student-led organization dedicated to hedge fund education and the alternative investment industry. We provide structured training, research exposure, and direct engagement with industry professionals.
WHAT WE DO
What is the UW Hedge Fund Group?
Institutional Access & Networking
We facilitate exclusive engagements with industry veterans from premier multi-strategy funds and quant firms. These sessions provide our analysts with a direct pipeline to current institutional perspectives and professional recruiting channels.
Portfolio Generation Simulation
A high-stakes virtual portfolio simulation where members manage capital using sophisticated risk frameworks. The term culminates in a thesis defense before a panel of veteran judges to crown the semester's top performers.
Sector Research Pods
Organized into specialized units (TMT, Energy, Macro), analysts conduct weekly deep-dive case breakdowns. These pods serve as an incubator for idiosyncratic stock ideas and collaborative market analysis.
Market Intelligence Desk
Our dedicated intelligence desk synthesizes global macro-economic indicators and idiosyncratic news into fundamental insights. We ensure our members remain at the frontier of market-moving events and alternative investment trends.