Welcome to COINS!
We are the only student-run commodities trading group in the U.S. managing a portfolio of one million dollars!
Alumni Testimony
“Being a member of COINS opened the door for a multitude of opportunities not seen
by many during their college experience”
“The analytical and soft skills I developed while being in the group allowed me to
easily stand out from others applying for the same positions. My bosses and colleagues were
impressed by my ability to present to a group, work well with a team, lead others, and
analyze situations that had no easily solvable solutions. All these skills were developed in
COINS where I analyzed commodity markets/data, formed an educated opinion on that data,
and defended my convictions in front of my peers who asked tough questions to make sure
the trade was well thought out… I can easily say that without COINS, I would not have been
competitive in any of the positions I applied for.”
“The commodity markets were initially an immense challenge to understand, but that
challenge enabled me to unlock analytical skills that I have never applied in classes for the
15+ years I have been in school.”
“COINS played a significant role in landing my job after graduation, and provided an
unparalleled experience regardless of major or post-graduation plans. I think one of the
greatest lessons investing has to offer is that it requires you to search for the truth. You have
to be a contrarian, and stand up for what you believe the data is showing, regardless of what
anyone else has to say. This is almost the definition of leadership. … COINS teaches students
to stand up boldly for what they believe, face the critique of others, and ultimately work
together to find the truth and the best course of action. Because of my experience in COINS, I
can confidently run a meeting with a diverse group and find the best course of action. The
fact we’re discussing technology instead of financial markets carries no weight.”
