SMIF visited New York City on April 15-16, 2019 for their annual presentation to Bucknell alumni at the Princeton Club of New York. The presentation consisted of a history and overview of SMIF, memorable learning experiences throughout the year, and an update on how the portfolio did compared to the benchmark. Following the presentation, students were given the opportunity to network with alumni.
Following presentation day, we started the second day of our trip bright and early at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Joe Quintilian, Class of 2003, explained how the stock exchange has changed over many years with less people working on the floor. Students also had the opportunity to learn from market makers from Global Trading Systems (GTS) and Citadel.
Students then joined Ron Baron, Class of 1965, at Baron Capital. Ron started his company in 1982 as a long-term investment company, often holding securities for more than 10 years. Ron emphasized how they focused on investing in people, which has proved successful for them.
SMIF ended their trip with a private tour at the Museum of Modern Art, where they were able to learn about the history behind major pieces of art work, including Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” and Piet Mondrian’s “Broadway Boogie-Woogie.”
We really enjoyed speaking with alumni and thank everyone for their attendance and support!
