Booth's Biggest “Hidden Gem”: The Student Managed Investment Fund

Published on June 30, 2025

At the Chicago Booth School of Business, a unique, student-driven initiative has quietly transformed the investment education experience over the last two decades. The Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), launched with visionary support from alumni and faculty, empowers MBA students to manage real capital, make high-stakes investment decisions, and directly support scholarship funding—all while bridging classroom learning with real-world portfolio management. Discover why SMIF is often hailed as Booth’s best-kept secret and how it continues to shape the next generation of investment leaders.

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