Overall, Poon said, the group absorbed the shocks of the recent losses quite well. Hopefully, when the market rebounds we'll rebound with it. Whatever happens, we'll roll with it. This is more like a long-term study than a serious investment, anyway. This is just a way to interact with others and to learn about the market in a friendly environment.
Members range from stock exchange novices to seasoned investors.
Speakers from various financial fields visit The club's faculty adviser, Economics Department head Dennis Jansen, said he provides moral support and a little of his own money in the mutual fund. This way, they don't just have to learn it from me and others like me. If they want to, they can put their money where their mouth is and actually invest in some of the stocks they like. Jansen said he hopes so, too. What started out in a class of just juniors and seniors has already reached far beyond that.