Olivia Zhang

As the manager of Hoperation Fund’s investment portfolio for more than three years, I have consistently faced one major challenge: the portfolio’s performance curve has been volatile. Although the portfolio’s value has increased year after year, its growth has not followed a smooth, steady trajectory. Instead, the performance curve has fluctuated significantly, with frequent rises and declines, as shown in the figure below. Of course, from a purely investment-oriented perspective, I do not...

Three years ago, on May 18, 2023, the Hoperation Fund began with a simple but ambitious idea: to empower students with financial literacy and investing skills while creating positive social impact through charitable giving. What started as a small student-led charitable investment fund has since grown into a vibrant and mission-driven community. Over the past three years, the Hoperation Fund has experienced amazing growth in both scale and impact. What began with just $880 in initial capital...

Recently, I was deeply honored to be named a 2026 Youth on the Rise Honoree by People Newspapers in recognition of the social impact of the Hoperation Fund. On April 30, I was invited to attend the awards ceremony, which turned out to be a truly memorable and inspiring evening. It was a wonderful night during which I had the opportunity to meet many remarkable individuals, including another Youth on the Rise honoree and the distinguished 20 Under 40 honorees. These individuals are making...