Investment Theory Without the Nonsense

Build your understanding of how markets actually work

Forget the promises about getting rich overnight. We're here to teach you what portfolio theory really means — and why understanding risk matters more than chasing returns.

Investment analysis workspace with financial documents and charts

Three Concepts That Changed Everything

Most people dive into investing without understanding the foundations. These aren't flashy ideas — but they're what separate thoughtful investors from gamblers.

Modern portfolio theory visualization

Modern Portfolio Theory

Harry Markowitz figured out in 1952 that diversification isn't just spreading your bets. It's about finding assets that move differently from each other. When one dips, another might climb. That's the elegant part — reducing risk without sacrificing returns.

Capital asset pricing model diagram

Capital Asset Pricing

The CAPM tells you something uncomfortable: you can't avoid systematic risk. Market-wide movements affect everyone. But understanding beta — how much your investment swings with the market — helps you make informed choices about what you're really taking on.

Efficient market hypothesis concept

Efficient Market Hypothesis

Markets are pretty good at pricing information. Not perfect, but good enough that beating them consistently is harder than most people think. This is why passive strategies often win — and why understanding your actual edge matters.

Investment research and analysis process

How We Actually Teach This Stuff

Theory is one thing. Application is another. Our courses starting September 2025 walk through real portfolio construction, not hypothetical perfection.

You'll work with actual market data from 2024 and 2025. Build models. Make mistakes in a safe environment. Learn why some strategies worked and others failed spectacularly.

  • Hands-on portfolio construction using real historical data
  • Risk assessment frameworks you can use immediately
  • Understanding behavioral biases that trip up even experienced investors
  • Asset allocation strategies for different life stages
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Course Investment

Our autumn 2025 cohort runs for 12 weeks starting September 15th. Pick the structure that fits your schedule and learning style.

Foundation Track

CAD 1,850
12-week program
  • Weekly live sessions (2 hours each)
  • Access to recorded lectures
  • Portfolio simulation platform
  • Core reading materials included
  • Community discussion forum
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What Former Students Say

Declan Rafferty

"I came in thinking I understood diversification. Turns out I was just spreading my money around randomly. The framework for actually measuring correlation changed how I build portfolios."

Declan Rafferty, Halifax

Torsten Lindholm

"The section on behavioral finance hit hard. Seeing my own biases reflected in the data made me realize why some of my investment decisions kept failing. Practical stuff, not academic theory."

Torsten Lindholm, Toronto