Black Diamond Capital Investors
Student-run investment fund using equity long-short, special situations, and macro strategies to build a diversified, research-driven portfolio.
Also known as Black Diamond Capital
- Joining
- Application
- When
- Usually recruits in fall and spring
About
Based at Harvard University, Black Diamond Capital is the preeminent finance organization on campus. With our large AUM and small investment team, we maintain one of the highest capital-to-investor ratios of any student-run investment fund in the world.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
What they do
- Discussing ideas with other investors
- Inviting guest speakers
- Visiting potential employers
- Managing an investment portfolio using equity long-short, special situations, and macro strategies
- Investment pitches
Mission, in their words
BDC builds investors, not just returns.
Selectivity
Quoted from the club; not a measured acceptance rate.
In the news
- Exclusive Investment Club Asks Student Members for $1,000The Harvard CrimsonSep 14, 2012
Sources
- Black Diamond Capital articleClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Recruiting | Black Diamond CapitalClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Home | Black Diamond Capital InvestorsClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- About Us | Black Diamond CapitalClub website · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Exclusive Investment Club Asks Student Members for $1,000 | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
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