The Penn State Investment Association (PSIA) exists to teach its members about investing and the finance industry. PSIA is open to students of all ages and all majors at University Park. To be a part of the organization, students need to attend the general body meetings on Wednesday nights and sector breakout meetings on Sunday afternoons. No prior investing or finance knowledge is required to join. In PSIA, students can expect to learn basic and advanced investing concepts, the current state of the stock market and economy, valuation methodologies and how to apply them, and how to best position yourself to pursue a career in the finance industry and on Wall Street. Members also have the opportunity to participate in a mock portfolio challenge, stock pitch competition, and networking events. PSIA also serves as the feeder organization to the Nittany Lion Fund, which is Penn State’s ~$15 million student-run hedge fund. At the end of each semester, PSIA analysts can apply and interview for a spot on the Nittany Lion Fund. In order to be eligible, PSIA analysts must be a freshman or sophomore.