Build Your Understanding of Investment Theory

Most people jump into markets without understanding what's actually happening under the surface. We teach the frameworks that help you see patterns, evaluate risk, and make sense of financial decisions — whether you're managing personal investments or exploring a career shift.

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Financial analysis workspace with investment charts and data visualization

Why Theory Actually Matters

You won't find "get rich quick" promises here. What we focus on is giving you the mental models that professionals use — the kind that help you understand market behavior, evaluate opportunities, and avoid common traps.

Portfolio Construction

Learn how diversification actually works beyond just "don't put all eggs in one basket." We cover correlation, asset allocation strategies, and rebalancing approaches that respond to changing market conditions.

Risk Assessment

Understand volatility, downside protection, and how different instruments carry different risk profiles. You'll study real scenarios where risk management made the difference between surviving and thriving.

Market Mechanics

From price discovery to liquidity dynamics, we break down how markets function at a fundamental level. Understanding these mechanics helps you spot opportunities and recognize when something doesn't add up.

Investment research materials and financial theory textbooks

What You'll Study

  • Modern Portfolio Theory
    Starting with Markowitz's efficient frontier, you'll explore how investors balance expected returns against risk. We look at practical applications and where the theory breaks down in real markets.
  • Behavioral Finance
    Markets aren't perfectly rational — and neither are we. Study the cognitive biases that influence decision-making and learn strategies to recognize them in yourself and others.
  • Valuation Methods
    From discounted cash flow to comparative analysis, you'll learn multiple approaches to determining what something might be worth — and when each method makes sense.
  • Fixed Income & Derivatives
    Bonds, options, futures — these instruments play crucial roles in portfolio management and hedging. We cover their characteristics, pricing factors, and strategic uses.

Program Options

Our next cohort begins October 2025. Classes run evenings and weekends to accommodate working professionals.

Foundation Track

CAD 2,400
12-week program
  • Core investment theory modules
  • Weekly live sessions with instructors
  • Case study analysis assignments
  • Course materials and resources
  • Certificate upon completion
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Advanced Track

CAD 3,800
20-week program
  • All Foundation content included
  • Advanced portfolio management
  • Risk modeling workshops
  • Peer collaboration projects
  • Monthly guest expert sessions
  • Advanced certificate
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Willa Korsgaard, program participant

"I came in thinking I'd learn some quick strategies, but what I got was way more valuable — a framework for thinking about financial decisions. The behavioral finance module alone changed how I approach my own portfolio. It's not about hot tips; it's about building actual understanding."

Willa Korsgaard
Completed Advanced Track, Winter 2024

Ready to Understand Markets Differently?

Whether you're managing personal investments or considering a career in finance, our October 2025 cohort offers a practical path to building investment knowledge. Spots are limited to maintain quality discussion and interaction.

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