History

The TWU SMIF began in the fall of 2016 when a group of Trinity Western finance students recognized an opportunity to foster the skills of investing in a real-life, hands-on environment. By creating a space in which students’ pre-existing passion for investment is met with the training and expertise of highly respected financial leaders, TWU SMIF bolsters the skillsets of tomorrow’s business leaders through their post-secondary education to best prepare them for their future careers. TWU SMIF enables students to hone their skillsets in every facet of investment, from research and equity valuation to pitching and voting. By doing so, students are well equipped with the skillsets, knowledge, and practical application to be impactful leaders in their future financial endeavors.

our Mission

The TWU SMIF aims to equip Godly Christian leaders in the area of equity valuation and portfolio management.

Vision and Three Pillars

TWU SMIF will leverage its resources and influence to equip the student body through professional experience, support the University by elevating its graduates and impact our communities by providing funding to local charities.

Impacting the Student Body

First, the goal of TWU SMIF is to impact the student body at Trinity Western University. At the forefront of the Fund is student involvement. The essence of the TWU SMIF is to provide the means of practicing and refining investment skills to undergraduate students to best prepare them for their future career pursuits. SMIF takes what is learned in the classroom and applies it to a real-world setting, an invaluable opportunity for students who wish to pursue a career in the various areas within the finance sector.

Impacting the University

The second area SMIF seeks to impact is the University. Having a student-managed investment fund of this caliber creates recognition and prestige for Trinity Western’s School of Business and for the institution as a whole. Even in its early stages of development, TWU SMIF has proven its ability to compete with similar funds from universities throughout Canada and North America. By competing in local and national competitions, SMIF bolsters a positive reputation for its students, something they will carry with them as they move into their career paths and beyond.

Impacting the Community

Finally, SMIF aims to make a positive impact in the community, both locally and globally. To achieve this, SMIF has committed to donating a portion of returns to charities and non-profit organizations. The Fund has adopted the values of the Trinity Western University, one of which being contributing to the world on a local, national and international basis both by equipping competent leaders who will be impactful in their future career endeavors as well as through financial contributions to various causes.