RM Shahriar Hoque
Bangladesh-born RM Shahriar Hoque has been elected president of the Jenny Investment Club, a student-managed investment portfolio at the College of Wooster.
In his role, Shahriar leads the club and engages with students from diverse backgrounds and majors, who have made informed investment decisions resulting in exceptional performance over the years.
Jenny Investment Club is a high-value student-managed growth investment portfolio at the College of Wooster.
With its current value at an impressive $10 million, the club has already contributed over $340,000 towards student scholarships since 1986.
The College of Wooster pioneered the concept of student-organised and operated funds in the 1950s, proving that students can excel in financial analysis and investment decision-making.
The club generates an average 10 per cent return from US stock market investments.
Shahriar’s motivational journey with the Jenny Investment Club serves as an inspiring example of the potential impact students in Bangladesh can have on their nation’s future.
Shahriar said that his passion for analysing global technological and economic trends led him to discover his love for investing.
Bangladeshi students should embrace financial knowledge and stock market investments to enhance their careers and contribute to the country’s economic development, Shahriar said during a recent interview.
He said that students in Bangladesh could form such a club in the country to accelerate their learning about the stock market.
He recognises that education in financial markets, investments, and macroeconomics is vital for understanding the proper allocation of resources in a free market.
‘As Bangladeshi students embrace the concept of student-managed investment funds like Jenny, they have a remarkable opportunity to tap into the potential of their country’s financial markets,’ Shahriar said.
‘By conducting thorough research and exercising due diligence, their involvement can leave a lasting impact on the development of the capital market and the country as a whole,’ he said.
Furthermore, this financial education can empower students to make informed decisions in their personal lives, effectively managing risks and securing their future, he added.
Regarding the Bangladesh stock market, Shahriar advocates for more depth, additional instruments, and digitization to attract both local and foreign investors.
With Bangladesh’s growing young population and the potential for a highly skilled and productive workforce combined with a strong capital market, the nation has the opportunity to become a significant player in the changing global economic order, attracting foreign investments and propelling itself towards prosperity, Shahriar observed.
