Canso Investment Counsel Ltd.

Overview

Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. is a Canadian investment management firm specializing in fixed-income strategies and portfolio management services. Founded in 1997 and based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, the firm focuses on the fundamental valuation of financial securities and the management of investment portfolios. Canso is privately owned by its investment professionals and is recognized for its rigorous approach to credit analysis and corporate bond management. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes bottom-up, fundamental research and security selection. Canso's disciplined approach allows it to take advantage of investment opportunities and avoid overpriced investments. The firm does not depend on external rating agencies and avoids following investment trends, believing that consistent, disciplined investment management over long periods delivers success. Canso manages more than $50 billion in institutional, pension, foundation, and high-net-worth assets as of September 30, 2024. Its clients include major corporations, endowments, insurance companies, unions, and universities. The firm's mission is to deliver returns to those who have entrusted it with funds to manage, focusing on delivering superior investment performance to its clients over long periods through economic and financial cycles.

Investment Focus

• Accredited investors only
• Long-term investment horizon

Portfolio Companies