The General Membership
Investment opportunities are identified, researched, and voted on by all GCI owners (members), who maintain both ownership and voting rights proportionate to their share of the company’s total value at any given time. Thus, an owner who invests $400 in the company today would own roughly 0.67% of GCI; if GCI’s portfolio realizes a gain of 10%, the value of the individual’s share also increases by 10%, while their ownership/voting rights remain unchanged.
The general membership conducts weekly meetings, on campus, to discuss current financial news, review the portfolio, and propose new investment opportunities. In addition, GCI invites local professionals for guest lectures, offers peer reviews for interview preparation, and establishes a network of alumni for long-term relationships. Any Georgetown University undergraduate student who is interested in learning about the financial and investment industries is eligible to become a member.
The minimum initial investment is $250, and an individual can invest up to a limit of 20% of the company’s total capitalization. With a current membership of over 190 students, our members enhance their investment knowledge by uniting a diverse background of Georgetown students into one organization with a common purpose. In addition, GCI members are exposed to greater investment capabilities by combining their individual assets into a large and diversified portfolio of securities.