Student Managed Investment Portfolio
The main purpose of this course (FIN 257) is the management of a portfolio worth about $250,000 sponsored by the University. Students will research individual companies and recommend purchases and sales. The class then votes to approve or reject the recommendation.
What's unique about this course?
What students think about the course:
Students who took the course enjoyed the "real world exposure to equity research and fund management," and "hands-on experience." They also enjoyed beating the S&P, Dow, and NASDAQ indices. In the average year for this decade, the SMIP outperformed the Dow by 383 basis points, the S&P 500 by 428 and the NASDAQ by 66.
Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course. Interested students should come in to see Professor Ron Filante. All majors are welcome
Telephone (914) 773-3708, e-mail rfilante@pace.edu.
To expedite the process, submit a brief application with the following information:
For more information, please contact Professor Ron Filante.
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- Compete against 300 other SMIPS @ Redefining Investment Strategy Education Conference held in Dayton, Ohio in April sponsored by the University of Dayton's Center for Portfolio Management
- Prepare for a career in equity analysis
- Learn how to use G-PACT stock analysis packages, such as Stock-Val and Telerate
- Apply real world knowledge towards investment decisions.
- Attend various conferences and events.
- Direct contact with leading financial analysts and hedge fund managers
What students think about the course:
Students who took the course enjoyed the "real world exposure to equity research and fund management," and "hands-on experience." They also enjoyed beating the S&P, Dow, and NASDAQ indices. In the average year for this decade, the SMIP outperformed the Dow by 383 basis points, the S&P 500 by 428 and the NASDAQ by 66.
Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course. Interested students should come in to see Professor Ron Filante. All majors are welcome
Telephone (914) 773-3708, e-mail rfilante@pace.edu.
To expedite the process, submit a brief application with the following information:
- Other courses you have taken that prepare you for this course
- Your life/career details that make this course a good fit for you
- What you want to take away from the course
For more information, please contact Professor Ron Filante.
