University at Albany School of Business Investment Group (UASBIG)
Financial ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The University at Albany School of Business Investment Group (UASBIG) is a student-managed investment fund sponsored by CIIM, based in Albany, New York. Its objective is to outperform the broad market represented by the S&P 1500 after transaction costs and expenses, while pursuing a long-term investment policy that preserves real value and supports educational aims. Approximately 45 students participate as security analysts, presenting research to an Advisory Board during weekly calls and producing performance reports for the University at Albany Foundation. UASBIG operates within the financial services sector as an educational, live-portfolio experience for undergraduates interested in finance. The organization combines asset management activities with a learning environment, aiming to maximize assets under management in a way that aligns with long-term value preservation, and it serves as a practical platform for students to develop research and portfolio-management skills.