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Nova
Investment
Club
Creating, sharing and promoting financial knowledge
at Nova School of Business and Economics.
What We Do
Our Newsletter provides readers with the latest insights in the financial markets and the investment banking industry. We also show the performance of our virtual fund here.
Our yearly Field Trip to London gives members the opportunity to visit leading financial institutions and network with NIC Alumni who work in the City of London.
We organise various events with guest speakers who share their professional experiences and set up workshops to promote students' business knowledge.
In association with corporate partners, we organise competitions related to the area of finance. These challenges allow participants to gain valuable experiences.
Our Latest Newsletters
May 2025
In our Macro Overview section, analysts from the Financial Markets and Private Equity Divisions will cover broad macro themes while reviewing major economic news from the past month. In our Deeper Dive section, Lorenzo Maria Lucicesare investigates key issues appearing in the global supply chain caused by recent changes to US trade policy.
Our Investment Banking Division will guide you through March’s overall M&A activity. Read about Global Payments Inc. acquiring Worldpay and Merck acquiring SpringWorks. Additionally, get a detailed overview of what happened to Hims & Hers Health Inc., and read expert insight on the global impact of US President Trump’s tariff policies.
Our Financial Markets Division will present the monthly results of the NIC Fund, an active relative return fund investing across three different asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, and Commodities. The analysts will also provide commentary on each of the three major asset classes, along with Currencies, through an analysis of the past month’s major market moves. The overall performance of the NIC Fund in April was positive, with a cumulative return of 1.11%.
Our Private Equity Division will cover global and European trends in private equity transactions and investments, followed by brief insights into some top deals. Read about KKR’s acquisition of post-trade services firm OSTTRA and Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Boeing’s Digital Aviation Solutions unit.
Our Investment Banking Division will guide you through March’s overall M&A activity. Read about Global Payments Inc. acquiring Worldpay and Merck acquiring SpringWorks. Additionally, get a detailed overview of what happened to Hims & Hers Health Inc., and read expert insight on the global impact of US President Trump’s tariff policies.
Our Financial Markets Division will present the monthly results of the NIC Fund, an active relative return fund investing across three different asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, and Commodities. The analysts will also provide commentary on each of the three major asset classes, along with Currencies, through an analysis of the past month’s major market moves. The overall performance of the NIC Fund in April was positive, with a cumulative return of 1.11%.
Our Private Equity Division will cover global and European trends in private equity transactions and investments, followed by brief insights into some top deals. Read about KKR’s acquisition of post-trade services firm OSTTRA and Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Boeing’s Digital Aviation Solutions unit.
April 2025
In our Macro Overview section, analysts from the Financial Markets and Private Equity Divisions will cover broad macro themes while reviewing major economic news from the past month. In our Deeper Dive section, Felix Schappacher discusses the trade war caused by US President Trump’s aggressive tariff hikes and what it means for investors and the economy.
Our Investment Banking Division will guide you through March’s overall M&A activity. Read about Alphabet acquiring Wiz, and Whitecap Resources acquiring Veren Inc. Additionally, get a detailed overview of what happened to Moderna Inc., and read expert insight on the FCC’s stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies affecting M&A.
Our Financial Markets Division will present the monthly results of the NIC Fund, an active relative return fund investing across three different asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, and Commodities. The analysts will also provide commentary on each of the three major asset classes, along with Currencies, through an analysis of the past month’s major market moves. The overall performance of the NIC Fund in March was negative, with a cumulative return of -1.38%.
Our Private Equity Division will cover global and European trends in private equity transactions and investments, followed by brief insights into some top deals. Read about STG Partners’ acquisition of the Boston Celtics and Sycamore Partners’ acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Our Investment Banking Division will guide you through March’s overall M&A activity. Read about Alphabet acquiring Wiz, and Whitecap Resources acquiring Veren Inc. Additionally, get a detailed overview of what happened to Moderna Inc., and read expert insight on the FCC’s stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies affecting M&A.
Our Financial Markets Division will present the monthly results of the NIC Fund, an active relative return fund investing across three different asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, and Commodities. The analysts will also provide commentary on each of the three major asset classes, along with Currencies, through an analysis of the past month’s major market moves. The overall performance of the NIC Fund in March was negative, with a cumulative return of -1.38%.
Our Private Equity Division will cover global and European trends in private equity transactions and investments, followed by brief insights into some top deals. Read about STG Partners’ acquisition of the Boston Celtics and Sycamore Partners’ acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
March 2025
In our Macro Overview section, analysts from the Financial Markets and Private Equity Divisions will cover broad macro themes while reviewing major economic news from the past month. In our Deeper Dive section, Selamawit Asegid discusses the outcome of the 2025 German federal election, its implications for government policy and the potential impact on financial markets.
Our Investment Banking Division will guide you through February’s overall M&A activity. Read about Prosus acquiring Just Eat Takeaway.com, and EP Global Commerce acquiring Metro AG. Additionally, get a detailed overview of what happened to Rheinmetall AG, and read expert insight on the Portuguese government’s consideration of selling a minority stake in TAP.
Our Financial Markets Division will present the monthly results of the NIC Fund, an active relative return fund investing across three different asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, and Commodities. The analysts will also provide commentary on each of the three major asset classes, along with Currencies, through an analysis of the past month’s major market moves. The overall performance of the NIC Fund in February was positive, with a cumulative return of 1.68%.
Our Private Equity Division will cover global and European trends in private equity transactions and investments, followed by brief insights into some top deals. Read about Blackstone’s acquisition of Safe Harbor Marinas and Prada Group’s acquisition of Versace.
Our Investment Banking Division will guide you through February’s overall M&A activity. Read about Prosus acquiring Just Eat Takeaway.com, and EP Global Commerce acquiring Metro AG. Additionally, get a detailed overview of what happened to Rheinmetall AG, and read expert insight on the Portuguese government’s consideration of selling a minority stake in TAP.
Our Financial Markets Division will present the monthly results of the NIC Fund, an active relative return fund investing across three different asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, and Commodities. The analysts will also provide commentary on each of the three major asset classes, along with Currencies, through an analysis of the past month’s major market moves. The overall performance of the NIC Fund in February was positive, with a cumulative return of 1.68%.
Our Private Equity Division will cover global and European trends in private equity transactions and investments, followed by brief insights into some top deals. Read about Blackstone’s acquisition of Safe Harbor Marinas and Prada Group’s acquisition of Versace.
Meet our Team 24/25
Meet our Board 24/25
Adam Green
President
Lilly Baltruschat
Vice President
We recruit from every fall intake!
(Master's Students Only)
This year's application deadline was the 29th of August 2025!
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