Our people are our greatest asset.
Our Education Series
Cornell Hedge Fund prepares our analysts for success in the finance industry through our rigorous new member education and sophomore series. Through our rigorous 10-week New Member Education process, new members develop an in-depth understanding of accounting, financial modeling, and valuation techniques, equipping them with the necessary technical skills to become great investors. Then, through our Sophomore Series, sophomores continue to build upon their professional and technical skillsets, preparing them to excel in the recruiting process.
Our Five Funds
Healthcare
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The healthcare sector encompasses organizations and companies focused on delivering medical services, developing health-related technologies, and advancing clinical research. It is commonly divided into four subsectors: life sciences, services, medical technology, and life sciences tools & diagnostics.
TMT
The technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector includes companies focused on new technologies that depend on research and development. The segment is often divided into subsectors such as hardware, semiconductors, software, media, and telecom.
Consumer & Retail
The consumer and retail sector includes companies that produce and sell goods and services directly to individuals. This sector is typically divided into subsectors such as consumer packaged goods (CPG), apparel and footwear, food and beverage, personal care, household products, and retail operations including e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores.
Commodities
The commodities sector includes companies and markets involved in the extraction, production, and trading of raw materials. It is typically divided into subsectors such as energy (oil, gas, coal), metals (precious and industrial), agriculture (grains, livestock, soft commodities), and environmental commodities (carbon credits, water rights). This sector is heavily influenced by global supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical factors, and environmental conditions.
Special Opportunities Fund
The Special Opportunities fund competes in top national stock pitch competitions, such as the University of Michigan's ENGAGE and UIC, while developing more event-driven and catalyst-driven investment theses to showcase and refine these strategies.
Past Stock Pitches
CHF Healthcare Pitch (Spring 2025)
CHF Commodities Pitch (Spring 2025)
New York City Trips
Each semester, our members travel to NYC to visit three top finance firms, giving us access to private information sessions, building tours, and exclusive networking opportunities with Cornell alumni. Check out the firms we visited Fall 2024 and some photos from the trip below!
