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01Learn
Understand markets, companies, portfolios, and the relationship between risk and return.
Market pulse Delayed · educational use only
SPYS&P 500 ETF$764.15+0.20%
QQQNASDAQ 100 ETF$736.17+2.69%
DIADow Jones ETF$510.89-1.44%
IWMRussell 2000 ETF$279.43-2.10%
BTC-USDBitcoin$84,449+4.08%
SPYS&P 500 ETF$764.15+0.20%
QQQNASDAQ 100 ETF$736.17+2.69%
DIADow Jones ETF$510.89-1.44%
IWMRussell 2000 ETF$279.43-2.10%
BTC-USDBitcoin$84,449+4.08%
Santa Fe College · Fall 2026
Learn to think
like an investor.
A student-led space to understand markets, research real companies, meet finance professionals, and build practical experience together.
First meeting
This Friday · 2:00 PMBlount Center · DB 310↗The club, rebuilt
01 / ABOUTCuriosity is the
only prerequisite.
The SF Investment Club is starting fresh, and this year's members will help define what it becomes.
Expect beginner-friendly lessons, real company research, paper trading, investment pitches, and conversations with people working in finance. No prior experience or money to invest is required.
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02Practice
Build a paper portfolio, research companies, and explain the thinking behind every decision.
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03Connect
Meet professionals, discover internships, and develop leadership experience on campus.
Weekly market news
02 / MARKET NEWSHeadlines refresh throughout the day
Stay informed.
Think independently.
Follow the stories moving markets, then bring your questions and point of view to the next club meeting. Headlines link to their original publishers.
24/7 Wall St.
Making $150K at 45 and Maxing Your 401(k)? These 3 ETFs Put the Rest of Your Savings to Work
Read the story ↗
24/7 Wall St.
VTI’s 3,000 Extra Stocks Cost Holders $393,400 Per $500,000 Over the Past Decade
Read the story ↗
24/7 Wall St.
A Retired Couple Can Sell $98,900 of Gains This Year and Owe the IRS Nothing. These 3 ETFs Are Built for the 0% Bracket
Read the story ↗
24/7 Wall St.
VOO’s 0.03% Fee Hides the Real Cost: State Street Now Sells the Same 500 Stocks for a Third Less
Read the story ↗
24/7 Wall St.
VOO and SPYM Track the Same S&P 500, Yet Only One Is Allowed in Your Kid’s Trump Account
Read the story ↗
24/7 Wall St.
Bonds in the IRA or in the Taxable Account? Park Them in the Wrong One and the IRS Takes a Cut Every Year. These 3 ETFs Go Where They Belong
Read the story ↗
For learning and discussion only. This is not financial advice. Always evaluate the source, evidence, and potential bias behind a headline.
Fall 2026 program
03 / CALENDARWhat we're
exploring.
Fridays · September 18 to December 4
Download the printable calendar ↗Kickoff + Club Building
Meet the founding members, shape the semester, and choose how you want to participate.
Investing Foundations
Markets, asset classes, risk, return, and the language of investing.
Risk, Return + Trading Simulation
Launch a paper portfolio and begin an investment decision journal.
Financial Statements + Ratios
Read company filings and compare profitability, valuation, and debt.
Portfolio Construction
Asset allocation, diversification, and a simulated portfolio review.
Careers in Finance
Guest speaker, professional journey, industry insights, and member Q&A.
Company Research + Investment Thesis
Turn evidence, risks, and a business model into a clear point of view.
Macro, Bonds + Market Cycles
Inflation, interest rates, yields, and changing market conditions.
Investing in Practice
Guest speaker on process, decision-making, and managing risk.
Investor Psychology + Pitch Workshop
Recognize common biases and practice a concise investment pitch.
Student Pitches + Semester Wrap-Up
Share ideas, review the simulation, and plan what comes next.
No meeting on November 27. Dates and speakers may shift with campus scheduling and availability.
What's new
See what we're
building next.
Each month has a different focus, from meeting the club and developing practical skills to connecting with alumni and local investors.
SEPGetting to know us
OCTFinance workshops
NOVAlumnus or local investor
Student-led · Campus-basedA student organization at Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida
Start here
Bring your curiosity.
We'll build from there.
Join as a member or volunteer with research, events, speakers, or communications.
Email Us ↗Next meetingFriday, September 18 · 2:00 PMBlount Center · DB 310