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Babson College Fund Rick Spillane, CFA March 6, 2014
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Presentation Outline 1. My Background 2. BCF 2013/2014 3. Investment Philosophy 4. Recruiting Strategy 5. Q+A
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My background RPI, Chemical Engineer; Harvard MBA Eaton Vance Management, 1977-1987 Analyst and Portfolio Manager Fidelity Investments, 1988-2007 Analyst and Portfolio Manager Director of Research Chief Investment Officer (US and Europe) Head of Strategic Advisers (Fidelity’s RIA) BABSON FACULTY 2007-PRESENT
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What is BCF? BCF runs a portion of the Babson Endowment 23 Students (undergrads and MBA’s) The objective is to beat the S+P500 Long/ short portfolio of Equities Fully invested (market timing not allowed) Heavy Focus on investment analysis (stock picking) MEETINGS ARE MONDAY NIGHTS 6:30 TO 9:00 PM 6:30-7:30 Coaching session with Exec in Residence 7:30-9:00 Portfolio overview and Stock Pitches One Friday seminar per semester
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Executives in Residence Warren Johnson, CFA Hugh Crowther Jim Spencer, CFA Rick Mace Charles Mangum Chris Stix Mike Dunn Pratima Abichandani Steve Petersen Bill Ebsworth
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High Low Low Probability Of Success Impact On Return High Investment Philosphy Stock Selection Market Timing Style Timing Size Timing Sector Selection
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Sectors Executive Portfolio Managers Consumer Financials Basic Materials/Energy Industrials Healthcare Utilities/Telecom Technology Quantitative/Risk Management
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What do you do? Follow your sector closely Buy and sell stocks in your sector Work in a team of 1-3 other managers Write 3 research reports per semester Write a Semester Report/Sector Overview
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Why you should do this You will learn a lot about fund management and stock analysis You are investing REAL MONEY You will work hard, but learn a lot This is as close to real world investment management as possible You earn class credits for two semesters Enhanced Job Prospects in the Finance Industry
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Recruiting Approach Designed to “even out” the number of students on the fund during the year so everyone does not stop and start at the same time Fall: recruit 2 year MBA’s, Junior Undergrads with a December graduation date, Evening MBA’s Spring : Junior Undergrads with a May graduation date and Evening MBA’s Summer : One Year MBA’s
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Key dates Spring Info session March 7 Applications due April 4 Interviews April 11
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Application Process Application on BCF Website http://cutler.babson.edu/babsoncollegefund/BCFA pply.aspx Send to Karl Honerlow by FridayApril 4 at noon. Interviews on Friday April 11 Overseas interviews done via Skype You start immediately NOTE: You must take or have taken FIN 7503 (Equities) if you are an MBA student!!
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