Fundamentals of Investment Management Course in Amsterdam

Building a Strong Foundation in Markets, Analysis, and Portfolio Management

Investment management requires a disciplined understanding of financial markets, asset classes, valuation, risk, and portfolio construction. With markets increasingly influenced by global economic shifts, technology, changing investor behaviour, and sustainability priorities, professionals need a structured approach to evaluating opportunities and making informed investment decisions.

The Fundamentals of Investment Management training course provides participants with a practical introduction to the investment management process. Across five days, participants explore financial markets, investment instruments, fundamental and technical analysis, security valuation, portfolio construction, risk management, investment strategies, client objectives, and ESG considerations.

The programme builds the analytical foundation needed to assess investments, balance risk and return, construct diversified portfolios, and develop investment approaches that align with long-term objectives and changing market conditions.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the Fundamentals of Investment Management training course, you will:

• Explain the purpose and functions of investment management.
• Understand how global financial markets are structured and operate.
• Distinguish between institutional, retail, and high-net-worth investors.
• Compare major asset classes and investment instruments.
• Assess the characteristics and risks of equities, bonds, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Apply fundamental and technical analysis to investment decisions.
• Interpret financial statements from an investor perspective.
• Apply basic stock and bond valuation techniques.
• Understand investor behaviour and its influence on markets.
• Apply modern portfolio theory and diversification principles.
• Develop asset allocation strategies that balance risk and return.
• Identify and assess major investment risks.
• Use diversification and hedging approaches to manage portfolio risk.
• Compare active, passive, value, growth, and momentum strategies.
• Incorporate client objectives, constraints, and ESG considerations into investment decisions.
• Develop an Investment Policy Statement (IPS).