Student Investment Fund (Sif) at Csus

student investment fund (sif) at csus is college of business administration’s program, launched in the fall 2010 semester based on funds allocated to the cba by the uei. student-run sif program with faculty oversight presents a unique opportunity to students to: - analyze and manage an actual investment portfolio - research and recommend portfolio holdings - analyze economic conditions - maintain accounts and records necessary for an investment portfolio the objective of the sif is to achieve long term appreciation of capital by applying both active and passive strategies when selecting investments. the overall objective is to maximize rates of return within reasonable and prudent levels of risk through extensive diversification. the investment philosophy of the sif is to create a management process with sufficient flexibility to capture investment opportunities and at the same time maintain risk and diversification at reasonable levels to ensure prudence and care in the execution of i