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Beta-Sigma TKE

Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity | University of Southern California | Spring 2017
Alumni Relations Office | 531 Main Street #902, El Segundo, CA 90245 | www.tkeusc.org

Beta-Sigma Capital Holdings

by Arjun Dundoo #1,582

ast spring, when I was serving as the who are interested in financial markets or pursuing from Imperial Capital. These sessions also serve as
Treasurer, I noticed a sizable amount of funds internships/full-time positions in the finance wonderful networking opportunities. Furthermore,
Lsitting in cash and earning minimal interest. industry—from wealth management to investment we are grateful to have very high-achieving and
I knew there could be a better way to handle this banking. In an effort to better employ financial knowledgeable people serve on our Board of
money. That being said, we have many brothers strategy and offer an opportunity for guys to get Advisors—an entity that we may reach out to for
their feet wet in a real-world environment, I decided guidance and insight when needed. Most recently,
In This Issue: to start our very own investment group, Beta Sigma we had Ben Frazer—TKE Beta Sigma Alumni—call
in and discuss our portfolio and the next transactions
Capital Holdings. I had previous experience with
this type of venture as I ran an investment group in we should consider. It was an extremely fruitful
Capital Holdings .......................................1 high school in which we invested a portion of the conversation and we are grateful that we have young
From the Archives ....................................6 endowment. I knew this would translate perfectly to alumni so willing to give back to our group.
The aspect of this group that I am proudest of
From the Prytanis .....................................2 TKE. doesn’t have anything to do with generating returns
Our initial capital was slightly over $33,000, and
Executive Officers .....................................2 I am proud to say that we have grown our portfolio or preparing us for finance positions. It’s that we
Spring Pledge Class ..................................4 over 10 percent since we started actively investing are a philanthropic fund, meaning that we donate
Sports ..........................................................3 in September, thereby beating the market. Beyond all realized gains to St. Jude Children’s Research
Football Schedule .....................................3 turning a profit, this group serves as a perfect chance Hospital in addition to liquidating 3.5 percent of
to learn valuable and applicable skills alongside
our portfolio value and donating that amount on an
Philanthropy ..............................................4 your brothers. While we learn from one another, annual basis. We were excited to host Jamie Moreno
Brotherhood ..............................................4 we also run a speaker series so we can learn from from St. Jude, who came to TKE to speak about the
Social ...........................................................5 others. We bring in distinguished individuals in wonderful things St. Jude facilitates. In turn, we
presented her with a check for $1,218.85.
the field to come and impart their wisdom, give
Alumni BBQ & Open House ..................6 insight, and answer questions. Last semester, we
Stay Connected .........................................6 hosted Howard Kern from UBS and Jason Alpin