Students gain hands-on experience managing a real-world investment portfolio using industry-standard Bloomberg terminals at Seton Hall's Center for Securities Trading and Business Analytics.
Embark on a week-long journey into the dynamic world of finance with Investing 101: Managing a Live Financial Portfolio, an immersive summer program for high school students at Seton Hall University. This course introduces participants to the fundamental principles of investing and provides hands-on experience managing a real-world investment portfolio. Students will explore core concepts such as financial markets, investment strategies, risk management, and portfolio diversification. The program combines interactive lectures, case studies, and presentations from guest speakers in the finance industry, offering insights into real-world decision-making. A central feature is the use of Seton Hall's Center for Securities Trading and Business Analytics, where students access Bloomberg terminals and industry-standard technology to make investment decisions, utilize simulated trading platforms, and monitor portfolio performance. The program emphasizes financial literacy at a foundational level, teaching students not only how to build portfolios but also how to budget to create the means to invest. Participants develop practical skills in portfolio construction, asset allocation, and performance evaluation, gaining firsthand exposure to the tools and practices used in professional finance.
A typical day involves interactive lectures, case studies, and presentations from finance industry guest speakers, followed by hands-on activities using Bloomberg terminals and simulated trading platforms in Seton Hall's Center for Securities Trading and Business Analytics.
This program is ideal for aspiring investors and high school students curious about financial markets and potential career paths in finance and business.
Seton Hall University, South Orange campus
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