Institute of Advanced Investment Management
Finance Library
The Big Short (Movie)
Follows a group of investors who predicted the 2008 financial crisis and made a fortune by betting against the housing market.
The Bank (Movie)
Revolves around a banker who gets caught up in a conspiracy to manipulate the stock market and must fight to clear his name.
Billions (TV Show)
Portrays the high-stakes world of finance and the complex power dynamics between a billionaire hedge fund manager and a determined U.S. Attorney.
Wall Street (Movie)
Showcases the corrupt and greedy world of high finance in the 1980s, focusing on a young stockbroker who is willing to do whatever it takes to climb the corporate ladder.
The Wolf of Wall Street (Movie)
Tells the true story of Jordan Belfort, a wealthy stockbroker who engages in corruption and excess, ultimately leading to his downfall.
Margin Call (Movie)
Follows the key players in an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis as they uncover the truth about their company's risky investments.
Boiler Room (Movie)
Depicts a young college dropout who becomes involved in an illegal and fraudulent brokerage firm, eventually leading to his realization of the illegal activities and his decision to expose them.
Succession (TV Show)
Portrays the complex power dynamics within a wealthy family's media conglomerate and the struggle for control over the company after the aging patriarch's health declines.
Arbitrage (Movie)
Follows a successful hedge fund magnate who, amidst financial fraud and a fatal accident, struggles to maintain his reputation and protect his family while avoiding criminal charges.
Rogue Trader (Movie)
Portrays the true story of Nick Leeson, a young trader who caused the collapse of Barings Bank by engaging in unauthorized and risky trades.
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (Movie)
Delves into the rise and fall of Enron, one of the largest energy companies in the United States, and the corporate greed and corruption that led to its downfall.
Trading Places (Movie)
Follows the story of a snobbish investor and a street con artist who unwittingly trade places due to a bet by two wealthy brothers, leading to hilarious and unexpected results.
Too Big to Fail (Movie)
Portrays the events that led up to the 2008 financial crisis and the government's response to the crisis, with a focus on the key decision makers in Washington and on Wall Street.
Barbarians at the Gate (Movie)
A film adaptation that depicts the gripping story of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, showcasing the power struggles and financial maneuvering behind one of the most significant corporate takeovers in history.
Glengarry Glen Ross (Movie)
A powerful film exploring the cutthroat world of real estate sales, delving into the lives of desperate salesmen navigating ethical dilemmas and fierce competition to succeed in a high-pressure environment.
Inside Job (Documentary)
Dissects the 2008 financial crisis, unraveling the complex web of greed, corruption, and systematic failures that led to the global economic meltdown.
Breaking the Bank (Documentary)
Viewers are able to get an understanding of the American banking crisis that led to nearly $500 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds distributed to American banks because of their reckless management.
The Ascent of Money (Documentary)
Historian Niall Ferguson takes viewers through a complete history of the financial world, from the ancient city of Babylon all the way to the 2008 global financial crisis.