Funds

Student-led funds at UMD Smith

At the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, we have pioneered the hands-on study and understanding of professional asset management. Together, our student-managed funds oversee approximately $13.5 million.

In 1993, a $250,000 contribution from our College of Business and Management Foundation established the Mayer Fund. The fund, which has grown to over $9 million through appreciation and outside contributions, is managed by a team consisting of a select group of second-year MBA students at the Smith School.

The Senbet Fund was founded in 2006 to give undergraduate students an experiential learning experience in portfolio management and equity analysis. Today, the fund manages more than $3 million.

The Global Equity Fund is managed by 20 students in the school’s Flex MBA, Master of Finance, and Master of Quantitative Finance programs. The Global Equity Fund was established in 2009 and invests primarily in companies outside the United States. The portfolio totals more than $700,000.