Fiera Capital is an independent global asset manager with expertise in both public and private markets. We are uniquely positioned to offer a broad range of investment solutions, from tailored multi-asset portfolio strategies to single-performing portfolios, all designed to optimise risk-reward efficiencies. By leveraging our multi-jurisdictional model, we ensure that our strategies are crafted to achieve long-term, sustainable alpha, meeting the diverse needs of our clients.
Fiera Capital offers a broad spectrum of investment strategies across asset classes, styles and capitalisation ranges. Headquartered in Montréal, we are one of only a handful of independent investment firms providing extensive expertise in Canadian active and structured fixed income, Canadian, U.S., Global and Emerging Market equities, asset allocation and private markets investment solutions through a broad range of strategies and services.
Fiera Capital is a research-driven investment firm. We believe that disciplined, methodical analysis and the consistent application of a rigorous investment approach produce superior performance. Our active management model stresses teamwork and the free exchange of ideas among a group of highly experienced investment professionals.
At Fiera Capital, research is integral to our investment strategy and central to our management operations. Our internal fundamental research capabilities come in many forms:
- Independent bottom-up fundamental research is the foundation of our equity strategies as each of our teams conducts, on average, 300 to 400 company visits and management interviews annually;
- Rigorous top-down fundamental research, independent of sell-side analysis and of credit rating agencies, is the cornerstone of our actively managed fixed income strategies, resulting in opinions that are independent of market views;
- In-house fundamental economic and market research drives our asset allocation process which is designed to optimise returns while striving to preserve capital in all market environments;
- The combination of disciplined portfolio construction and true entrepreneurial values enables Fiera Capital to offer innovative solutions, customised to the specific needs of our clients.
Risk Management
Risk management is a pillar of Fiera Capital’s investment culture. Embedded within all of our investment processes is a rigorous approach to risk management where we strive to achieve optimal performance within an appropriate level of risk. Furthermore, the monitoring of a broad range of portfolio metrics is performed by Fiera Capital’s Performance Measurement and Risk Management group, ensuring complete independence from the investment function.
Sustainable Investing and Proxy Voting
At Fiera Capital Corporation, we have a duty to act professionally, responsibly and diligently in the best interest of our investors and stakeholders with a view to create long-term, sustainable value. Our mandate is to generate the best return possible for our clients within the risk constraints of each individual investment policy. We believe responsible investing is core to our ability to satisfy both our duty and mandate without sacrificing returns.
We invite you to review our Sustainable Investing section to learn more about Fiera Capital Corporation’s approach to integrating material environmental, social and governance (ESG) assessments into our investment processes.