Student Fund. Beyond the Standard

The Portfolio Management Group (PMG) is CU Denver’s student-run investment fund, giving students hands-on experience in real-world investing. By combining hedge fund strategies with quantitative rigor, PMG members gain direct exposure to markets through live trading, advanced financial modeling, and competitive stock pitches. Structured like a professional investment team, PMG fosters collaboration, research-driven analysis, and disciplined decision-making, helping members build the skills and confidence needed to make high-conviction investment decisions. Members graduate with technical expertise, strategic insight, and a professional network that prepares them to excel in investment banking, asset management, and public markets—equipping students not just to start careers in finance, but to lead in them.