Real World Experience
Fund members receive unmatched learning experiences and acquire countless transferrable skills that are imperative for future success in a plethora of financial-services industry career paths.
Alumni Network
The Madison Investment Fund retains an expansive network of highly-involved alumni at several of the largest financial institutions in the world, which act as a resource to offer helpful career guidance.
Preparation for Job Market
Through internal collaboration and mentorship, the Fund members have access to extensive interview preparation resources, receive resume guidance, and build crucial networking skills.
Who We Are
The Madison Investment Fund (MIF) is a student-led investment fund at James Madison University that serves as an outside money manager to the James Madison University Foundation. The Fund is focused on providing students with a real-world, professional forum to learn the fundamentals of investments and basics of financial theory, while fulfilling the fiduciary duties associated with diligent portfolio management. For our members and the JMU community, we provide students with a platform to apply portfolio management theories. We offer real-world experience in managing an investment fund. We create an educational environment where students can observe the consequences of their investment decisions. We enhance learning opportunities in James Madison University’s College of Business. We also strengthen the reputation of James Madison University’s College of Business.