University of Stirling
Learn to invest by doing it.
SMIF is the University of Stirling’s student-run investment fund and its largest academic society. Our members research companies, pitch ideas and manage the fund’s portfolio together.
90+
members
+130%
fund growth since launch
19
companies in the portfolio
2017
founded
Who we are
A student-run fund, open to everyone.
We help University of Stirling students deepen their understanding of stock valuation and portfolio management, with hands-on experience you can’t get from a lecture.
Founded in 2017, the fund takes a long-term, buy-and-hold approach guided by ESG principles and is measured against the FTSE Developed Index. It is run by an elected student committee and eight offices, and members work with Bloomberg, Datastream and S&P Capital IQ in our Resource Room.
Co-Presidents’ welcome
Welcome to SMIF
Michael Kehoe & Cole Connolly
Co-Presidents, 2026/27
SMIF is where Stirling students learn about investing by doing it. Our members research companies, pitch their ideas and manage the fund’s portfolio together, and you don’t need to study finance or have any experience to get involved.
This year our bootcamp series runs from Finance 101 to advanced topics, our speaker series brings in professionals from firms including Artemis, Barclays and J.P. Morgan, and our teams are entering competitions such as the Bloomberg, CME and CFA Research challenges.
Come along to a session, ask us anything and get involved. We look forward to meeting you.
Michael & Cole
What we do
Six ways to get involved
Research
Analysts research companies and sectors. Our Super Sector Reports double as learning material for new members.
Pitch
Stock pitches go through two rounds: a vote by the committee, then a presentation to the oversight committee.
Learn
Our bootcamp series runs from Finance 101 to advanced topics, taught by the Co-Presidents, professors and Heads of Office.
Compete
SMIF teams enter challenges including the CME Group University Trading Challenge, the Bloomberg Trading Challenge and the CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge.
Connect
Our speaker series brings in professionals from firms including Artemis, Barclays and J.P. Morgan, and we’re partnered with Wall Street Oasis.
Lead
The committee is elected by members, and elections are open to everyone, including first years and exchange students.
Track record
Results
Top 10%
An SMIF undergraduate team reached the top 10% of the CME Group University Trading Challenge.
CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge
Members built a Climate Transition Earnings-at-Risk Engine for the 2026 challenge.
Bloomberg Trading Challenge
SMIF teams compete in Bloomberg’s global trading competition.
Where our members go
Alumni at
BlackRock
Barclays
J.P. Morgan
Goldman Sachs
Deloitte
Past SMIF members have gone on to roles at these firms and more.
Stirling’s largest academic society has room for you.
Open to every student, whatever you study.