The Department of Finance houses two student-managed investment groups that allow student analysts to gain hands-on experience in security research, asset valuation, asset allocation, and portfolio management as fiduciary fund managers. Students work in sector teams while also holding individual leadership roles such as economist, equity trader, operations manager, and chief administrator. Analysts propose buy, sell, or hold recommendations, which are voted on by the group in accordance with the fund’s Investment Policy Statement.
Active Funds
Rebel Investment Group (RIG)
Founded in August 2010, RIG received initial funding of $100,000 on March 31, 2011, through the support of the UNLV Foundation and then-Dean Paul Jarley of the Lee Business School. RIG is managed by undergraduate student analysts enrolled in FIN 425, and FIN 426 across the fall and spring semesters.
As of September 2025, the fund has grown to $596,789.95. Visit the RIG webpage for more information.
Jagdish Mehta and Family Student Investment Fund (The Mehta Fund)
Launched in August 2023, the Mehta Fund was established with a $100,000 gift from Jagdish (Jag) Mehta, Ph.D., a longtime adjunct instructor in finance at UNLV, and his wife, Devyani Mehta, M.D. The Mehta Fund is managed by graduate student analysts through FINQ 767 in the spring term.
As of September 2025, its value has grown to $146,693.04.
Get Involved
Enrollment is selective and requires permission of the instructor, prior coursework success, and an interview. Interested students should contact Professor Michael Sullivan, the program director.