RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Art and Science of Student-Managed Investment Portfolios
JF The Journal of Trading
FD Institutional Investor Journals
SP 39
OP 51
DO 10.3905/jot.2018.13.1.039
VO 13
IS 1
A1 Rustin T. Yerkes
YR 2017
UL https://pm-research.com/content/13/1/39.abstract
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