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Last B.I.A. Meeting

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The agenda for our last meeting this semester is as follows:

1. Market Update by Tyler our Chief Investment Officer

2. Investopedia Stock Simulation Prize Giveaway for top 5 portfolios

3. Meet the new BIA Officers and ask them questions

4. Get your BIA T-shirt

On behalf of the BIA officers and members we congratulate Dr. Marco Pagani on his Sammy Award for Honorable Mention Advisor of the Year. He was 1 of 2 advisors who received this Sammy Award at the 4th Annual Student Organization Recognition Banquet on April 29, 2010. If you see Dr. Pagani, congratulate him and tell him to keep up the good work.

Comments Off . May 2nd, 2010

Market Update

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Top 5 week ending 4/30/10

1. LuckyL22 $198,425.96

2. marksu $162,629.25

3. wilsonly $134,686.15

4. johnbroos $125,436.97

5. tuantnguyen $119,908.72


Comments Off . May 2nd, 2010

Market Update

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Top 5 week ending 4/24/10

1. LuckyL22 $274,889.82

2. wilsonly $197,453.68

3. SuperCam $188,668.80

4. tuantnguyen $163,045.12

5. marksu $153,035.69


Comments Off . April 25th, 2010

Bridge Bank

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010 we will have the last speaker for the Spring 2010 semester. Bridge Bank will be the guest for the event. We would like to stress the fact that for students who want the extra-points for Investment Analysis course there are not many events left. Tim Boothe who is the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer will represent Bridge Bank on Wednesday, April 28. He will discuss an overview of the bank and business banking, the current fanancial crisis and the banking industry. This event will be held in BBC 032 at 4:30pm. Great Food and drinks will be provided.

www.bridgebank.com

Comments Off . April 22nd, 2010

Bank of the West

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Bank of the West is a financially strong, well-capitalized and prudently managed FDIC-insured bank that customers have entrusted with their money for over 135 years. Through holding company BancWest Corporation, the bank is a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, one of the six highest rated banks in the world.

BancWest Corporation is the holding company for Bank of the West and First Hawaiian Bank. With combined assets of $76 billion, the two banks serve more than 4 million household and business accounts through 735 retail branch locations and dozens of commercial banking offices in 20 Western and Midwestern states and overseas in Guam and Saipan. The banks have representative offices in New York, Tokyo and Taipei. Bank of the West also has a representative office in Chicago. Both Bank of the West and First Hawaiian Bank have offshore branches in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us.html

Comments Off . April 19th, 2010

Portfolio Update

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Top 5 week ending 4/16/10

1. LuckyL22 $197,347.72

2. SuperCam $149,786.57

3. tuantnguyen $140,916.96

4. marksu $133,290.87

5. wilsonly$132,787.68

Comments Off . April 17th, 2010

Portfolio Update

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Top 5 week ending 4/10/10

1. LuckyL22 $178,731.36

2. wilsonly $144,299.55

3. marksu $140,034.81

4. tuantnguyen $120,030.58

5. Garcoti $119,622.28

Comments Off . April 11th, 2010

BlackRock

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At next week’s meeting, we will be welcoming BlackRock to come and speak to our members.

BlackRock will be doing a presentation about ETF business (acquired from BGI).

An account Manager within their Global Client Group will discuss:

1 – Overview of business and performance of Blackrock

2 – How the company has been impacted by the current financial crisis
3 – Introduction to iShares and how ETF can enhance portfolio management for individuals or institutions
4 – Info about internships & jobs available at BlackRock. Advice on the skills and personality traits a candidate should posses in order to succeed in a company like Blackrock

www.blackrock.com

Comments Off . April 9th, 2010

Market Update

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This week’s meeting will be a market update. Come join us and enjoy light snacks and refreshments as we discuss the economy and market.

Comments Off . April 3rd, 2010

Portfolio Update

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Top 5 Week ending 4/2/10

1. marksu $139,029.04
2. LuckyL22 $128,507.64
3. wilsonly $123,343.95
4. rashad662 $116,408.64
5. johnbroos $114,677.33

Comments Off . April 3rd, 2010