Student Investment Management Group
Student Investment Management Group
About the Group
Faculty Advisor: Rick Mayell, Assistant Professor of Finance: rmayell@njcu.edu
President: Emilio Schmidt: eschmidt1@njcu.edu
Objective: Provide students with the opportunity to engage in the actual world of investment through active participation in the management of a significant investment portfolio.
Our Constitution (PDF)
The Student Investment Management Group is a team of students who invests and monitors a student-managed securities fund, with the assistance of faculty advisors. The Group was formed through the inspiration and generosity of . Our Previous faculty advisors consist of the follow professors at 野花社区: Dean of School of Business Dr. Bernard McSherrry, Dr. George Li and, Dr. Marilyn Ettinger, and Professor Christopher Versace. Our account is held at Wells Fargo Advisors. with the Scorziello-Perez Financial Group.
The SIM group was created as a result of a $100,000 grant by NJ Representative Frank Guarini.
- Students manage an actual 40 stock portfolio worth over $390,000. Stock selections are made by student stock analysis.
- The SIM group also organizes guest speakers, financial firms site visits, and investment seminars.
- In April 2013 the 野花社区 SIM group won the Growth Portfolio National championship over 200 other universities at the 13th Annual Student Investment Competition sponsored by the University of Dayton.
- Membership is open to all 野花社区 students, undergraduate and graduate, who have a beginner level knowledge of business, economics, or financial markets.
Requirements
- All majors with at least beginner knowledge of business, economics or financial markets, at either the undergraduate and graduate levels, are invited to apply to join. Every student-member is expected to attend meetings regularly and to actively participate.
- The importance of teamwork and support from other members is highly emphasized. Junior members will be grouped with senior members to work as a team.
Benefits
As student-members of the SIMG, you will have the opportunity to apply the theories, methods, and strategies that you learn in the classroom when making stock proposals. Such real-world experience will be a valuable asset when entering the finance world.
Other benefits include:
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Internship and/or Co-op Opportunities
- Real-money Investment Experience
- Gain Management Experience
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