CIMP® Certified Investment Management Program

Introduction to Investment Markets and Fundamentals.

Sources of Investment Return Drivers and Understanding Investment Statistics.

Economic Impact on Financial Markets.

The Role of Financial Markets and Major Players, including Institutional Investors.

Features and Characteristics of Equities, Bonds, and Foreign Exchange.

Fundamentals of Major Asset Classes.

The Relationship Between Risk and Return in Investment Management.

Modern Portfolio Theory and Assessing Portfolio Performance.

Measurement of Risk and Return using Sharpe and Information Ratios.

Overview of Hedge Fund Strategies and Alternative Assets (Real Estate, Commodities, Private Equity).

Emerging Trends in Structured Finance and Engineered Products.