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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.

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Vertige Research

Equity Research

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 Research

Macroeconomic Research 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.

Algorithmic Trading

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

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.

ESG

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.

Institutional Services

Vertige Investment Research's Institutional Services provide comprehensive, data-driven research solutions tailored for financial institutions. Our team delivers actionable insights and analysis to support informed decision-making across investment banks, private equity, venture capital, and growth equity funds. With a commitment to excellence and accuracy, we empower clients with strategic intelligence that drives successful investment strategies in dynamic markets.

The Analyst Program

Prospective members will have the incredible opportunity to participate in the Analyst Program, our proprietary 12-week intensive financial training program. The first six weeks consist of in-depth general finance lessons to build a bulletproof foundational understanding of financial markets. Following this, participants will indicate interest in a specific department, where they will undergo specialized training for the remainder of the program.

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Along the way, participants will complete weekly deliverables to apply key skills learned in each module. Throughout the program, participants will hear from seasoned industry professionals from a variety of firms to gain insider insights into the finance industry. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive certificates of completion and be admitted into their respective departments, where they will begin aiding in hands-on research publication.

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