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The GOB Investment Fund supports the Executive MBA program through the Nebraska University Foundation.

Each class of Executives and Lifelong Learners selects a portfolio of stocks meeting all the criteria taught in the course.

After a decade-long holding period, a portion of the student-selected fund is sold each year for the unrestricted benefit of the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Executive MBA (EMBA) Program.


Each class of Executives and Lifelong Learners selects a portfolio of stocks meeting all the criteria taught in the course.

After a decade-long holding period, a portion of the student-selected fund is sold each year for the unrestricted benefit of the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Executive MBA (EMBA) Program.


Investment Process

After completing the Genius of Buffett course and participating in as many as 10 blind valuations of stocks and businesses purchased by Warren Buffett, each participant selects, researchs, presents and defends a qualified stock.


Donor Benefits

  • Understand the investment valuation process of Warren Buffett
  • See the merit of research and recommendations over a long period of time
  • Receive a current year tax deduction while supporting the legacy of one of the world’s greatest investment minds
  • Receive copies of the Executive Investment Research Reports to consider for their own portfolios

The UNO EMBA program receives long-term financial support to continue offering programs to its students and the community.

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Reporting

Each year, the GOB Investment Fund will report returns as compared to the S&P 500 index and BRK.b stock.


Disclaimer

The GOB Investment Fund is NOT likely to outperform a low-cost, low-tax stock index fund or Berkshire Hathaway stock (although for comparison sake, both will be included in each student-selected portfolios). The University of Nebraska at Omaha or the University of Nebraska Foundation does not recommend or guarantee any of the stocks recommended by the student portfolios. The fund is NOT affiliated, reviewed or approved by Warren Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway. This fund is for educational purposes only.

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Projection Examples
(Not Guaranteed)

First year (3) contributions @ $5,000 = $15,000, with $3,000 invested in 5 stocks earning 10 percent compounds to $38,906, after 10 years 10% of the fund balance or $3,891 is donated each year to UNO EMBA program.

Each year for 10 years (3) contributions @ $5,000 = $15,000, with $3,000 invested in 5 stocks earning 10 percent, compounds to $239,000, after 10 years 10% of the fund balance or $23,900 is donated each year to UNO EMBA program.

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Attention: GOB Investment Fund
2285 South 67th St, Ste 200
Omaha, NE 68106

Visit: campaignfornebraska.org

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