FIN 871

This course is designed to give students practical experience in the selection and management of financial assets through managing the funds held in the Investment Account of the Student Managed Portfolio Trust (SMPT). Students will work in groups as Financial Analysts (FAs) to make the ultimate decisions for managing the portfolio of securities. Overall, the activities of each group will include identification, analysis, acquisition, and monitoring of investment securities and making entry and exit decisions. The legal and ethical considerations of investing will be emphasized throughout the training program.