Day in the Life

Explore what to expect when
joining the Nittany Lion Fund

Sunday:

11:00-12:30: Complete Weekly Report PowerPoint and submit canvas votes on previous week’s pitches.

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Go to the PSIA sector breakout meeting and meet with PSIA members.

Monday:

9:30 AM to 10:00 AM: Gather morning news for sector portfolio holdings to update fund managers on current performance during class.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Attend NLF class in which pitches are presented.

11:00 AM to 3:00 PM: Work on upcoming pitches including research and valuation building.

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Send out trading e-mails.

Tuesday:

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Send out trading e-mails.

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Work on New Associate solo or sector pitch.

Wednesday:

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM: Gather morning news for sector portfolio holdings to update fund managers on current performance during class.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Attend NLF class in which pitches are presented.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Send follow-up e-mail about questions asked by other fund managers during pitch.

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Send out trading and earnings e-mails.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Attend PSIA general body meeting and meet with PSIA members.

Thursday:

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM: Networking phone call with an alumni to learn more about careers in finance.

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Send out trading e-mails.

Friday:

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM: Gather morning news for sector portfolio holdings to update fund managers on current performance during class.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Attend NLF class in which pitches are presented.

11:00 AM to 11:30: Update valuation model for one sector holding through Excel.

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Send out trading e-mails.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Write-up long vote for assigned pitch, providing insight on the drivers, valuation, and risks of a recent presentation.

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