Falcon Student
Investment Fund

A simulated student-run investment fund offering Abu Dhabi undergraduates hands-on experience managing a $100K public equities portfolio.

"The education of our people is a great wealth. We are proud of our educated nation because through knowledge and science we will open the horizons of a glorious future."
–The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE

Our Objectives

The Falcon Student Investment Fund aims to provide hands-on investment experience while contributing to Abu Dhabi's vision of developing top-tier financial talent.

$100K

Simulated Portfolio

Practical

Investment Experience

Career

Preparation

Fund Strategy

Asset Type

Public Equities (common stocks, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs))

Geography

Focus 10% - 20% on Abu Dhabi Markets, with remaining focus on Developed Markets

Sectors

Technology, Energy, and Industrials

Overall Strategy

Value-oriented, Long-only

FSIF's Succession Model

Training Program

8-week intensive training in financial analysis, valuation, and investment strategies

Junior Analyst

Gain hands-on experience in market research and stock analysis

Senior Analyst

Lead research projects and mentor junior analysts

Portfolio Manager

Manage portfolio allocation and investment decisions

Executive Team

Salem Al Haddad

Managing Director

  • BSc Computer Science, KU
  • Product at Lune
  • VC at DFDF (VC)

Hyunbae Kim

Portfolio Manager

  • BA Economics, NYUAD
  • Equities S&T at UBS
  • PE buyout at Pacific General

Mohamed Ba Dhaib

Chief Investment Officer

  • MSc Economics, NYUAD
  • Investment Banking at Moelis & Co.
  • Summer Analyst at Brevan Howard

Pratik Kayastha

Head of Risk Management

  • BA Economics & CS, NYUAD
  • Quant Researcher, NYUAD
  • Hedge Fund at Liwa Capital Advisors

Our Progress

50+%

Emirati Participation

11

Team Members

Join Our Investment Team

We're looking for passionate students who want to gain real-world investment experience and contribute to Abu Dhabi's growing financial sector.