Financial education
Accounting, valuation, company analysis, and the foundations of equity research.
Michigan Equity Research Club
Built to develop
better investors.
A student-led community focused on equity research, financial education, and the skills needed to succeed across finance.
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Our mission
Technical rigor.
Personal growth.
MERC builds the technical and behavioral competence of its members while creating a culture where people can learn from failure, sharpen their judgment, and grow together.
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More than research
A community
built together.
MERC combines serious professional development with a close member community. The relationships formed through meetings, research, recruiting, and social events are a core part of the experience.
Life at MERC
Research is only part of the experience.
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The MERC experience
Learn the craft.
Build the judgment.
Research
Sector work, company research, market discussions, and investment pitches.
Professional development
Recruiting preparation, mentorship, and exposure to careers across finance.
Community
A highly engaged network of members and alumni at Michigan and beyond.
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Research sectors
Develop depth.
Build perspective.
Industrials
Technology, Media & Telecom
Healthcare
Consumer
Energy
Financial Institutions Group
Special Situations
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Our story
Founded in 2020.
Built for what comes next.
MERC began as a place for Michigan students to learn equity research in a structured, collaborative environment.
Today, MERC includes 40+ active members, 100+ alumni, and a 98%+ placement rate across leading roles on the buy side and sell side.