FINAN 6800 - Student Investment Fund

The Student Investment Fund (SIF) gives graduate students at the David Eccles School of Business the opportunity to learn about and practice equity research and portfolio management. Students participating in SIF will learn how to evaluate potential investments and how to structure a portfolio and then will put these lessons into practice by investing a portfolio of real money. The Fund’s bylaws contain more details concerning the operation of the fund. Students enter SIF with a wide range of investment experience. It is common for students with less experience to feel intimidated, but hopefully, you will all discover that curiosity, a willingness to challenge assumptions, and a thoughtful business analysis are more important than experience. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. At the same time, it is important to treat your colleagues with respect. Collaboration is key to a successful experience. Enrollment in Finance 6630 is by invitation only. To be considered for the course, students should be in a graduate program at the University of Utah.