GIS is USC's core buy-side investment society. We focus on professional recruiting for buy-side and investment banking, creating original and unique investment research, building fundamental financial literacy, and engaging in practical investing and portfolio building. We also sponsor events designed to connect established professionals with USC students, providing unparalleled networking opportunities and access to private job postings. The purpose of GIS is to teach and practice investing with an emphasis on global markets and diverse investment classes, such as bonds, stocks, commodities, currencies, derivatives, and alternative investments. The club’s goal is to foster an environment of global knowledge and expertise in the investing sector and to build an investment skillset that is not limited to a single market or investment class. Rather than simply focusing on the finance industry through the lens of the US stock markets, GIS provides a foundational understanding of finance as an industry influenced by the entire world. Members of GIS should feel confident pursuing a career in finance in any country with the foundation provided by this club. Finally, the club aims to build a strong community of passionate investors. This organization is a recognized student organization at the University of Southern California. https://www.gisusc.com/