Charlottesville, Virginia Student-Run Global Long/Short Equity Fund
UVA's Premier Student-Run Finance Club

Investing across global markets.

A student-run global long-short equity fund at the University of Virginia, investing in established and emerging markets worldwide.

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Regions — Americas · EMEA · APAC
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Philosophy & Approach

01 — About the Fund

The Global Markets Group at the University of Virginia is the premier student-run long-short equity fund with ~$32,000 AUM invested in global equities in the Americas, EMEA, and Asian Pacific regions.

GMG's philosophy is to invest in both established and emerging markets around the world to diversify its portfolio, mitigate risk, and identify unique growth opportunities that transcend single-market dynamics.

By leveraging comprehensive market analysis and cultivating a deep understanding of international market trends, GMG seeks to capitalize on high-growth opportunities while also maintaining a balanced approach to investing. GMG prides itself in nurturing prudent investors through frequent primers for members and a rigorous probationary semester of training.

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Global Diversification

Positions across established and emerging markets in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific diversify the portfolio and mitigate single-market risk.

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Rigorous Analysis

Comprehensive market analysis and a deep understanding of international trends drive every pitch, surfacing opportunities that transcend single-market dynamics.

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Investor Development

Frequent educational primers and a rigorous probationary semester of training nurture prudent, disciplined investors from day one.

Fall 2026 Recruitment

Applications are open.

No business or investing experience required — just curiosity, drive, and an interest in global financial markets.

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