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Our Story
Who We Are
The Nittany Lion Fund (NLF) is a student-managed investment fund in Penn State's Smeal College of Business, where each semester 50 undergraduate students manage an equity portfolio with over $23.00 MM in AUM for accredited investors. In conjunction, students participate in an educational curriculum on stock valuation and portfolio management, attend presentations by industry professionals on financial topics and career insights, and enter various stock pitch competitions. Since its inception in 2005, the Nittany Lion Fund has been an invaluable experience for students at Penn State.
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What We Offer
Penn State Investment Association
The Penn State Investment Association (PSIA) is the feeder organization for the Nittany Lion Fund, where over 400 students meet to learn fundamental financial concepts.
Wall Street Job Placement
We have placed over 400 NLF alumni into prestigious financial institutions across the world since our inception in 2005.
Prospective Students
Penn State students are welcome to learn about NLF news, events, and opportunities.
Our People
Meet the Team
The Nittany Lion Fund consists of 50 Penn State students that manage our portfolio that covers all 11 sectors of the S&P 500 and serve in other leadership roles.
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Check Out Our Reports
Our monthly and annual reports include information about our current holdings, alumni updates, commentary on in-class visits, PSIA and Nittany Lion Fund updates, and more.
Monthly & Annual Reports
Holdings, alumni updates, in-class commentary, PSIA updates, and fund news — published every month and compiled into an annual report.
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We welcome inquiries from students, recruiters, and the general public.