Dublin Institute of Technology - Student Managed Fund (SMF)

The Dublin Institute of Technology Student Managed Fund (D.I.T. SMF) was established in January 2018 and it allows students to develop skills in the fields of business analysis, investing, risk management, valuations and equity analysis within a secure corporate governance structure. The student executive committee oversees the day to day investment and operational activities of the fund. The student executive committee are guided by the advisory board which comprises of academics from within D.I.T. and also industry experts. The D.I.T. SMF is a one of a kind initiative within the Institute of Technologies in Ireland. The investment fund is run entirely by students with constant guidance from an advisory team. We are a non-remunerated organisation, with a mission to giving back to the community. This fund focuses on promoting professionals who wish to develop key qualities that will enable them to gain a competitive edge in the investment industry in Ireland and Internationally. Any returns made on this fund will go back to the community. D.I.T. SMF has agreed that 50% of the returns made on the fund annually will be given to local charities, which will be rotated annually. Our aim is to integrate what is taught on some of programmes in D.I.T. into real-life work scenarios for our students. We want our students who wish to hone in on their professional skills - be they related to accounting, investments and finance, marketing and PR, operational or management and leadership. We also seek advice and guidance from industry experts to host and led events, provide guest speakers and to give students a good insight into life in the accounting, finance, financial services and investment industries. Our overall aim is to increase the interest in our fund, develop student’s critical thinking and professional skill sets as well and as creating a strategic relationship with some of Ireland’s largest financial services firms.