Binghamton Investment Fund

Binghamton Investment Fund is a student-managed investment fund located on the Binghamton University campus in New York. Employing 49 individuals, the fund generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue. Established in 2003, Binghamton Investment Fund (BIF) is dedicated to providing students with practical experience in the world of finance. BIF operates a long-only equity portfolio, focusing on traditional investments across eleven sectors of the S&P 500 market. These sectors include Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Energy, Financials, Healthcare, Industrials, Materials, Real Estate, Technology, and Utilities. In addition to its core equity strategy, BIF also manages an "Alternatives Sleeve" where students delve into alternative asset classes such as fixed income, real estate, private equity, commodities, cryptocurrency, and short strategies. The Binghamton Investment Fund serves as a valuable educational resource for Binghamton University students aspiring to careers in finance. Through hands-on experience managing real investments, students develop essential skills in research, analysis, and portfolio management. BIF's success has also established a pipeline for front-office finance recruiting at the university. For more information about Binghamton Investment Fund's activities and investment philosophy, please visit their website at bingfinance.org/what-we-do-1.