RUN WITH THE BULLS
Join one of UT’s largest student organizations and gain real-world investing experience through hands-on Bloomberg training, trading competitions, and workshops designed to make you market-ready. Open to all majors, all levels—no experience required.
2025 - 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
- BULL Membership ($50): One-semester access to all UTIG events and competitions.
- Corporate Sponsor: Chef/Owner Joseph Lenn of J.C. Holdway. We are grateful for his generous support of our program.
UTIG MISSION
To empower students with real-world investing skills by combining financial research training, technical Bloomberg proficiency, and hands-on portfolio management in a collaborative, competitive learning environment.
Founded in Fall 2010, UTIG has grown to over 300 members annually, making it one of the largest student organizations in the Haslam College of Business. Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors.
Founded in Fall 2010, UTIG has grown to over 300 members annually, making it one of the largest student organizations in the Haslam College of Business. Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors.
WHAT WE OFFER
UTIG equips students with practical investing experience through three core opportunities:
- Investment Insights Workshops – Monthly sessions focused on professional-level research and analysis using Bloomberg software. Learn how to analyze securities, interpret market data, and make informed investment decisions.
- Bloomberg Battle – A one-night, fast-paced challenge testing your ability to navigate the Bloomberg Terminal, conduct research under pressure, and interpret real-time financial data.
- Wolf of Wall Street Trading Competition – A semester-long simulation where you manage a virtual $100,000 portfolio of stocks, options, ETFs, crypto, and forex through Wall Street Survivor. Apply your research skills, develop trading strategies, and compete for cash prizes.
OUR HEADQUARTERS
UTIG is based in the newly renovated Masters Investment Learning Center (MILC) in the Haslam College of Business. Look for the all-glass room with large TV screens on the 2nd floor near K Brew Coffee, closest to the Pedestrian Walkway entrance. When the privacy glass is transparent, push the main door to enter. Stop by during business hours with any questions.
CONTACT US
For more information:
- President: Andrew Brown – [email protected]
- Director of Trading: Cayle Beltran – [email protected]