Bruin Alpha Investment
Have Passion, Believe in Legacy, Believe in BAI
Our Mission
Bruin Alpha Investment is a student-led organization dedicated to bridging academic finance with real-world market application. The club brings together students interested in asset and wealth management, financial analysis, sales & trading, prediction markets, and those engaged in active investing across equities, options, futures, and cryptocurrency markets. Beyond discussion, members actively participate in real trading environments, applying arbitrage strategies and other advanced techniques to live markets. The organization emphasizes practical execution, disciplined risk management, and a deep understanding of market structure. Through a collaborative and performance-driven community, Bruin Alpha Investment equips members with the technical skills, strategic thinking, and real experience needed to succeed in competitive finance careers.
Active Community
Project-driven cohort, not just a newsletter.
Strong Dedicated Leadership
Accountability rituals from day one.
Passion for Legacy and Mission
Built to outlive the founders.
Real Engagements, Real Companies, Real Alumni
Hands-on work that compounds.
Real Impact Projects
Outcomes you can put on a resume — and defend in interviews.
Strong Recruitment
A pipeline calibrated to the most competitive UCLA finance careers.
Active Brand Presence
Discoverable across the channels prospective members already live on.
Committees
Wealth Management
Soft skills, relationship building, and SIE/Series exam readiness.
Trading
Volatility, systematic strategies, and event-contract modeling research.
Accounting & Consulting
3-statement modeling, DCF, and audit fundamentals.
Investment Banking
Modeling, networking, and technical interview prep.
The Founding Class — Built in Spring 2026
Mack Haymond
President
Max
Trading Director
Sam
Operations
Kai
Trading Co-Director
Helmer
Accounting & Consulting Director