Our mission
At SMIF, we empower University of Stirling students to deepen their understanding of stock valuation and portfolio management. We provide a unique, hands-on opportunity to sharpen technical expertise, build practical investment skills, and prepare for success in the world of finance.
President’s welcome
A warm welcome to the Student Managed Investment Fund at the University of Stirling. We are delighted to have you join one of the most dynamic and active societies on campus, dedicated to helping students build their skills and expertise in the world of finance and investments.
At SMIF, our mission is to create opportunities for all members, whether you’re brand new to finance or already experienced, to learn, grow, and connect. Many of our past members have gone on to secure exciting roles at top firms such as BlackRock, Barclays, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Deloitte, and we are committed to continuing that legacy by supporting you every step of the way.
This year, we’re excited to bring you a full calendar of events: from weekly investment updates and skill-building workshops to networking sessions with industry professionals from leading companies. We also have partnerships with recruitment agencies that help connect our members with internships and graduate roles, as well as exclusive insight days designed to give you first-hand exposure to the finance industry.
Our society is a place where ideas, collaboration, and ambition thrive. Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with our latest updates, events, and opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you all and to see what we can achieve together this year.
– Ivanna Dueñas & Joaquín Paz
Co-Presidents, Student Managed Investment Fund
Top reasons to join SMIF
Gain practical experience of the stock valuation process, and portfolio construction and management.
Pitch investment ideas to professional investment analysts and portfolio managers each semester.
Get to grips with the Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters DataStream and S&P Capital IQ databases in the SMIF Resource Room
Develop leadership skills through participation in the SMIF Student Committee.
Practice running meetings using the boardroom in the dedicated SMIF Resource Room.
Connect with like-minded individuals and develop your professional network through our community and events.
SMIF Resources
When you join the SMIF as a University of Stirling student or external member, you’ll gain exclusive access to our internal resources, including event recordings, investing materials, and members-only documents to help you build your knowledge and skills.
Ready to become a SMIF analyst?
We’re always delighted to welcome new members. Your journey to financial expertise is just a few clicks away.