University of Rhode Island Students Invest with the Ram Fund

Miles Daileader is a resourceful financial professional on the rise. He recently completed a bachelor of science in business administration and finance at the University of Rhode Island. While working toward his degree, Miles Daileader held multiple financial industry internships, worked as a bank teller, and participated in the Quantitative Finance Club and the Ram Fund at the University of Rhode Island.

The Ram Fund gives University of Rhode Island students an opportunity to practice real investing with real money. The club formed in 2001, thanks to a $100,000 donation from the University of Rhode Island Alumni Association.

Top students from the College of Business Administration work together to manage that $100,000 capital, which is now closer to $200,000. The Ram Fund’s portfolio has steadily outperformed the S&P 500 since its inception.

In addition to gaining valuable practical experience, club members receive the opportunity to present their work to financial professionals from major corporations. Students get to meet representatives from Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and other financial institutions.                            

Visiting Meteora and its Oldest Monastery

A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Miles Daileader earned his bachelor of science in business administration and finance and broadened his experience by studying in Greece. While studying abroad, Miles Daileader enjoyed traveling in his leisure time, but he considers Meteora to be the most amazing site he visited.

On the list of World Heritage sites from UNESCO, Meteora encompasses numerous monastic buildings and other historic structures, as well as astounding views of natural landscapes. Located near the villages of Kastraki and Kalambaka, Meteora lies in the north-central region of Greece. Its name means being suspended in the air. True to that name, it hosts enormous rocky pillars topped by monasteries.

The Great Meteoro Monastery, for instance, sits atop an enormous rock formation, lifting it high above the surrounding countryside. As the oldest and largest of the monasteries, it deserves significant attention. Established by Saint Athanasios the Meteorite near the end of the 14th century, the Great Meteoro Monastery also holds later embellishments, such as frescoes from the 16th century, and offers spectacular views.