Fostering education, experience, and growth.
Our Story
Founded in 2024, the Vertige Investment Group (VIG) is a student led organization at the University of Toronto focused on training passionate and dedicated students to perform industry-grade financial analysis and equity research. Our mission is to cultivate a premier platform for undergraduate students to immerse themselves in the world of investment management, where cutting-edge approaches give way to exceptional growth.
Philosophy
At the Vertige Investment Group, we fundamentally believe that with a capable and carefully selected team, prosperity is a guarantee. Our core philosophy emphasizes a strong desire to learn, a true sense of dedication, and a meticulous attention to detail as the most important attributes an individual can have. As a result, our candidate selection process doesn't judge based on current knowledge, past experiences, or field of study - rather, our focus is placed on a prospective team member's raw potential, with the assurance that skills can always be obtained as long as the individual is willing to learn them.
Our Divisions
The Analyst Program
Equity Research
Vertige Investment Group's Analyst Program is an intensive course administered by our highly skilled team of Managing Directors focused on training the next generation of capable VIG Analysts. Candidates are not accepted based on their knowledge of finance, but rather their demonstrated commitment and desire to learn.
Vertige Equity Research is focused on providing analyst coverage on North American equities. Equity reports include a prospective valuation, analysis of company financials, and relevant risk factor evaluations. Please see important risk & relationship disclosures before viewing Vertige Equity Research Publications.
Macroeconomic Analysis
Algorithmic Trading
Vertige Macroeconomic Analysis is focused on providing broader macroeconomic insights and forecasts. Macroeconomic reports include global market evaluations, supply chain analysis, global demand forecasts, and macroeconomic risk factor considerations. Please see important risk & relationship disclosures before viewing Vertige Macroeconomic Analysis Publications.
Vertige Algorithmic Trading is focused on developing quantitative models to effectively capture short term returns. Algorithmic trading reports provide insights into the strategies used to capture returns, actual/backtested results, and implementation methodologies. Please see important risk & relationship disclosures before viewing Vertige Algorithmic Trading Publications.
Quantitative Strategies
ESG
Vertige Quantitative Strategies is focused on developing and applying artificial intelligence-driven models in uncovering undiscovered market opportunities. Quantitative strategies reports are focused on the underlying principles of developed strategies, and the significant conclusions that can be drawn upon them. Please see important risk & relationship disclosures before viewing Vertige Quantitative Strategies Publications.
Vertige Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) provides sustainability reports through diligent research and thorough investigations. ESG reports provide insight into the latest sustainability innovations, and evaluations of fundamental sustainability benchmarks. Please see important risk & relationship disclosures before viewing Vertige Environmental Social, and Governance Publications.