Virginia Tech's $5 Million 'SEED' Scores With Brazilian Stocks

While most college students are just starting to get back into the rigorous swing of school, not all undergrads took a mental vacation. Members of SEED (Student-managed Endowment for Educational Development) at Virginia Tech have been keeping a watchful eye on the markets. After all, they're responsible for managing $5.2 million of the school's endowment.

Here's how Virginia Tech's student stock fund managers have tapped emerging markets such as Brazil to beat the S&P 500 .

SEED Quick Facts

• Established: 1991
• Current Membership: 25
• Basic Membership Process: Very selective, rigorous application process
• Money Under Management: $5.2 Million (1% of Virginia Tech's Endowment)
• Portfolio/Fund Set-Up: One portfolio split into sector groups
• Benchmark: S&P 500 Index
• Time-Horizon/Style: Long-term, growth

Since its inception in 1991, SEED has taken a two-tiered approach to educating the cream of Virginia Tech's business crop. The group emphasizes beating the S&P, as well as acting as a conduit to get top-notch jobs for its members. ...