BASIS – Bond And Securities Investing by Students

Third Annual BASIS Alumni Reunion

3rd Annual BASIS Alumni Reunion

BASIS Alumni Visit Virginia Tech

Alumni will meet the current group of students, network among our successful alumni, see how BASIS has grown and is continuing to progress, and will have the opportunity to provide feedback and advice to our most recently admitted members, our continuing members, and those who will graduate next month. Sessions will include discussions of the past year, discussions of career paths, and presentations on market developments.

  • April 20th, 2013
  • 9AM* – 12PM
  • Pamplin 30

* Breakfast will be served prior to the start of the meeting

Submit Your Application by 5pm March 20th!

BASIS Applications

submit your application by 5PM March 20th

Applications are closed — the deadline has now passed!

Please submit your application to BASIS both online and in hard copy by 5pm Wednesday, March 20th. Please turn in the hard copy to Pamplin 2063–slide your application under the door if no one is present. We look forward to reviewing your applications and will get back to you as soon as possible.

In your application please include the following:

    • Updated resumé
    • Unofficial transcripts
    • Statement of interest: One page explaining (1) why you are interested, (2) what you can contribute, and (3) what you hope to gain by being a member of BASIS

Remember to join us at our Information Sessions!
March 5th, 2013 in Pamplin 32 — 7:00-8:00 pm
March 18th, 2013 in Pamplin 2003 — 7:00-8:00 pm


Sample Newsletters Created by BASIS Members

December 6, 2012webmasterBASIS News0
BASIS Newsletters

view our sample newsletters

BASIS is proud to present a few samples of our internal work, our newsletters. Each sector releases a bi-weekly

newsletter to update the whole group of not only the sectors’ holdings but also relevant current events and market opinions. The following are by the Industrials & Utilities sector and the Sovereigns, Agencies, and Supranationals sector. Enjoy!

If you have any comments or feedback, please feel free to contact us.

Orientation and The Year Ahead

September 15, 2012webmasterBASIS News0
BASIS Orientation at Pamplin Hall

Pamplin Hall

As the BASIS team members returned from their challenging and rewarding summer internships experiences, they were excited and re-energized about the opportunities the new school year will hold. BASIS’s mission is simple “To provide educational opportunities, on behalf of the Virginia Tech Foundation, through the successful implementation and operation of a student-led, fixed income, investment fund.”

BASIS looked to continue its mission and make this year the most rewarding yet. Through our fall orientation, members learned about transactions carried out by the Summer Investment Committee, and they were also given the opportunity to discuss their internship experiences. Members also discussed portfolio management, current events, and new tools accessible to the group.

The summer presented new challenges for our Summer Investment Committee. BASIS received a tender offer for one of our holdings, and the committee was tasked with determining whether or not the offer aligned with the needs of the portfolio. Several factors were considered for the deal including possible returns or the discounting of future ones, effects on the portfolio’s duration and weightings, and changes in exposure to sectors of the market.

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Virginia Tech Spotlight: BASIS and SEED


Welcome to our Redesigned Website

February 10, 2012webmasterBASIS News0

Welcome to the redesigned BASIS website.*

*Please excuse the constant changes as we are still updating and fine-tuning the design of our site.

Mission
To provide educational opportunities, on behalf of the Virginia Tech Foundation, through the successful implementation and operation of a student-led, fixed income, investment fund.