Student Investment Fund SIF at CSUS

Student Investment Fund SIF at CSUS is a student-run investment program based in Sacramento, California. Managed by a team of 20 to 49 students with faculty oversight, the fund operates as a division of the College of Business Administration at California State University, Sacramento. The SIF provides students with hands-on experience in analyzing and managing an actual investment portfolio. They research and recommend portfolio holdings, analyze economic conditions, and maintain financial records. The program aims to cultivate a deep understanding of investment strategies, risk management, and portfolio diversification. Guided by the principles of modern portfolio theory, the SIF seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation through both active and passive investment strategies. The fund's objective is to maximize returns while maintaining prudent risk levels, striving to outperform the S&P 500 by at least 1% while keeping the risk profile comparable. For more information about the Student Investment Fund SIF at CSUS, visit csus.edu/cba/sif.