About BIG
Core Fund
Established 2002 • Seeded with $50,000 by the Brown University Endowment
Current AUM
~$900k
Core Fund Annualized CAGR
~13.5%
~9.0%
S&P 500 CAGR
Our Funds
BIG’s two funds provide the flexibility necessary to generate a diverse set of investment theses, from classic value strategies to short-term, catalyst-driven opportunities.
Long/Short Fund
Established 2023 • Seeded with $100,000 by Steven A. Cohen, Point72 Asset Management
Current AUM
~$130k
Return Since Inception (April 2023)
~32%
Club Structure
RESEARCH COMMITTEE
(OPEN TO SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS)
Our selective Research Committee is organized into sectors, each led by 2 Sector Heads and supported by 4–5 analysts.
Each semester, the Research Committee presents formal investment pitches to the club through both monthly write-ups and club-wide presentations.
EDUCATION cOHORT
(OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS)
Our Education Cohort is a semester-long program led by experienced BIG members and professionals from Point72 and Coatue Management.
Participants learn valuation, financial modeling, and pitch development, and those who complete the program and accompanying capstone project are eligible to apply to the Research Committee for the next semester.
our Events
STOCK PITCHES
Each semester, BIG's 7 industry coverage teams conduct in-depth equity research, culminating in formal investment pitches presented in club meetings.
Approved pitches are invested through one of our two funds.
SPEAKER SERIES
BIG brings leading investors and industry professionals to campus, from Goldman Sachs’ David Kostin and Steve Barry to teams from Balyasny and Bain Capital, giving members direct exposure to diverse investing perspectives and hands-on learning.
FIRM EVENTS
BIG’s firm events connect members directly with leading investment firms through recruiting events, networking dinners, and immersive visits.
Pictured: BIG’s launched its first-ever buy-side trip to NYC last year, visiting Point72, Capital Group, and Walleye Capital