About Us
Applied Investment Research Group (AIRG) aims to provide business-oriented UCI students with an accessible platform for investment strategy and portfolio management learning and quantitative research opportunities. In doing so, AIRG prepares students with relevant experiences for a career in the field of financial services, including asset/wealth management, hedge fund, investment banking, consulting, etc. The primary activities includes: 1. Conducting quantitative financial research on various types of investment vehicles, including stocks, bonds, options, etc. 2. Constructing & managing a research-based investment portfolio in a simulated trading environment. 3. Developing algorithmic trading strategies and backtesting.