PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Rustin T. Yerkes TI - The Art and Science of Student-Managed Investment Portfolios AID - 10.3905/jot.2018.13.1.039 DP - 2017 Dec 31 TA - The Journal of Trading PG - 39--51 VI - 13 IP - 1 4099 - https://pm-research.com/content/13/1/39.short 4100 - https://pm-research.com/content/13/1/39.full AB - Student-managed portfolios are now well-established experiential learning tools in business programs. A variety of factors, including behavioral differences in student decision making, are impossible to replicate in a simulated environment. The learning outcomes gained from the management of real funds include real-world experience as students learn to adhere to investment policies, conduct economic and security-specific research, interact with internal and external constituents, monitor performance, and place trades. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the literature on student funds and documents key benefits and challenges, as well as best practices for overcoming these challenges.TOPICS: Portfolio construction, in portfolio management