Providing a goal oriented introduction to the world of finance
RUIF gives Rice undergraduates a practical, hands-on education in finance. Members research public companies, pitch ideas and collectively manage a portion of the University's endowment.
Our mission is to equip students with the skills to succeed in the finance industry.
Practical & Goal-Oriented
A practical and goal-oriented introduction to the world of finance and financial management.
Hands-On Investing
An unrivaled opportunity to manage a portion of the University's endowment, to invest as a team, and to learn by doing.
Access to a Strong Alumni Network
As a hub for finance on campus, RUIF connects members with an extensive network of alumni across the industry.
The fund in numbers
- 150+
- Fund Members
- 11
- Sectors
- $70,000
- Assets Under Management
- +130.5%
- Return Since Inception
- +6.7%
- Alpha vs. VTI (last 12 months)
- 2017
- Fund Established
From Training to Investment Decisions
- 01
Training Program
Seven sessions that will teach you everything you need to know, from accounting to valuation techniques.
- 02
Sector Placement
If successfully admitted into the fund, analysts join one of the sectors.
- 03
Research
Each sector conducts fundamental analysis on a company within its industry, developing an investment thesis and presentation.
- 04
Pitch Day 1
Each sector presents its stock pitch to the RUIF Board and other investment professionals.
- 05
Pitch Day 2
Select sectors present their stock pitches to a panel of Virani Business School professors and RUIF alumni working in the industry.
- 06
Portfolio Decisions
Stock recommendations undergo a final review by the Board and Portfolio Review team, with approved investments added to the portfolio.
Since 2017
2017
Fund Founded
RUIF is established at Rice University.
2019
100+ Members
Membership increases to 100+.
2021
Rice New Energy Fund
Rice New Energy Fund (RNEF) is launched, with a mandate to invest in energy transition projects and alternative energy sources.
2026
Today
150+ members across 11 sectors.