SMU's Premier Undergraduate Quantitative Finance Club
Traders@SMU is the premier trading and financial markets club at Southern Methodist University. We're dedicated to educating and empowering students interested in trading, investing, and financial markets.
Traders@SMU
Traders@SMU is the premier student-led organization at Southern Methodist University dedicated to fostering knowledge and skills in trading and financial markets. Founded with the mission to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice, we provide our members with hands-on trading experience, educational workshops, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Arthur Selender
Dr. Arthur Selender, holding an MBA and PhD in Finance from the University of Chicago, has a diverse career in finance. He worked at NatWest Markets and Goldman Sachs, managed an Analytical Options Fund with 20.26% returns in 2007, and co-founded Four Peaks Wealth Management. Now a Clinical Professor at SMU's Cox School of Business, he teaches subjects like Corporate Finance and Derivatives. His PhD focused on stochastic volatility options pricing, and he continues to consult for institutions like SWIB while bringing his Wall Street and academic experience to his teaching role.
Our Approach
Educate
We provide comprehensive workshops and seminars on trading strategies, market analysis, and financial instruments.
Practice
We offer hands-on experience through simulated trading competitions and real-time market analysis sessions.
Connect
We facilitate networking opportunities with industry professionals, alumni, and like-minded peers.
Key Focus Areas
Dive deep into stock market dynamics, fundamental and technical analysis.
We explore options, futures, and other complex financial instruments.
Introduce members to the world of quantitative finance and automated trading strategies.
Executive Team
The executive team of Traders@SMU consists of dedicated student leaders who drive the organization's mission, overseeing operations, events, and member development.
