Earlier this semester, four members of the Bulldog Student Investment Fund (BSIF) had the opportunity to represent Truman State University at the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) in Chicago, Illinois. The SMIFC conference brings together students and faculty advisors from universities across the nation to share insights, strategies, and best practices in managing real investment portfolios. Over the course of two days, our team participated in a series of keynote sessions, workshops, and networking events led by industry professionals from leading firms in finance, investment management, and consulting. Topics included macroeconomic forecasting, portfolio risk management, behavioral finance, and ethical …