Learn more about the financial industry and investment fund managers by reading publications such as Barron's (https://www.barrons.com), Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com), Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/), Businessweek (https://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek), Fortune (https://fortune.com), Financial Times (https://www.ft.com), and The Journal of Investment Consulting (https://investmentsandwealth.org/journalofinvestmentconsulting). These publications offers a wealth of information on stocks, mutual funds, finance, education, careers, salaries, global business, and more. Another way to explore the investment funds field is by conducting company research. Look through the Web sites of the companies that interest you to learn more about the types of investment services they offer and search their careers sections for employment opportunities.
While in high school, volunteer to do the bookkeeping for a school club or student government, or help balance the family checking account to become familiar with simple bookkeeping practices. Ask a parent or teacher to help you research and analyze investment opportunities. Choose a specific industry, such as telecommunications, technology, or health care, study companies in that industry, and select and track several stocks that appear to have growth potential.
You can also gain valuable experience by participating in competitions, investment clubs, and related activities during high school and college to develop your financial skills and knowledge. For example, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania offers the Knowledge@Wharton High School Investment Competition, a free global online investment simulation for students, 9th to 12th grade, and teachers. According to the Wharton Web site, “students learn about teamwork, communication, risk, diversification, company analysis, industry analysis, and investing.” Find information at https://kwhs.wharton.upenn.edu/competitions/investment-competitions/.
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