What You Should Know Before Starting
Investment theory isn't about quick wins or secret formulas. It's about understanding how markets actually work, why prices move the way they do, and building a realistic framework for making decisions. Before you jump in, there are some things worth thinking through.
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Most people come to investment theory expecting a roadmap to wealth. That's not what this is about. Understanding market behavior and risk assessment takes time. And honestly? It can be frustrating at first.
You'll encounter concepts that seem counterintuitive. Things that challenge what you've heard from friends or read online. That's normal. The question is whether you're ready to sit with that discomfort and keep going anyway.
If you're expecting simple answers or a get-rich-quick strategy, this probably isn't the right fit. But if you're curious about how financial systems actually function and willing to question assumptions—including your own—then you're in the right place.
Are You Actually Ready for This?
Learning investment theory requires more than just showing up. Here's what helps people succeed in our program—and what tends to trip them up.
You Can Handle Complexity
Financial markets aren't simple, and anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying or confused. There's math involved. Statistics. Behavioral psychology. You don't need a PhD, but you do need patience with material that doesn't click immediately.
You Have Time to Study
This isn't something you can rush through in a weekend. Plan for several hours each week—reading, practicing calculations, working through case studies. If your schedule is already maxed out, maybe wait until you have breathing room.
You're Comfortable With Uncertainty
Investment theory teaches you to think probabilistically, not in absolutes. You'll learn frameworks, not guarantees. That ambiguity bothers some people. And look, that's fine—but it's something to know about yourself going in.
You Can Manage Expectations
Theory gives you tools for analysis. It doesn't predict the future or eliminate risk. If you're looking for certainty or expecting to nail every market move after completing the program, you're setting yourself up for disappointment.
What Actually Happens When You Study This Stuff
First Few Weeks Are Weird
You'll probably feel overwhelmed at times. There's new terminology, unfamiliar concepts, and a lot of information coming at you. That feeling usually settles down around week three or four as things start connecting.
You'll Question What You Thought You Knew
A lot of conventional wisdom about investing turns out to be oversimplified or just wrong. Discovering that can be unsettling. But it's also when real learning starts happening—when you stop accepting things at face value.
Practice Takes Longer Than Expected
Understanding a concept intellectually is different from being able to apply it. You'll spend more time on problem sets and case studies than you might anticipate. That's where the actual skill-building happens though.
You Won't Have All The Answers
Even after completing the program, you'll still have questions. Markets are complex adaptive systems—there's always more to learn. What changes is that you'll have better frameworks for thinking through uncertainty and making informed decisions.
Still Interested? Good.
Our next cohort begins in March 2026. That gives you time to think about whether this aligns with your goals and schedule. If you're genuinely curious about how investment theory works and ready to put in the effort, we'd be glad to have you.
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