Variation in the structure and administration of student-managed investment funds
ISSN: 0307-4358
Article publication date: 7 November 2019
Issue publication date: 28 May 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to understand the differences present in student-managed investment funds (SMIF).
Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses primary data collected by survey and interviews.
Findings
The findings of this paper suggest that research efforts need to be focused on the topical area and transparency in the field needs to be improved.
Research limitations/implications
Past research is validated and future research is needed.
Practical implications
The need to develop and disseminate best practices in the management of SMIF’s.
Social implications
Student-managed funds are widespread and growing but operate as independent entities.
Originality/value
The paper is original and based on primary research.
Keywords
Citation
Boughton, C.M. and Jackson, K.L. (2020), "Variation in the structure and administration of student-managed investment funds", Managerial Finance, Vol. 46 No. 4, pp. 481-488. https://doi.org/10.1108/MF-06-2018-0252
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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