About
Anson Funds is a Toronto-based alternative asset management firm founded in 2003 by Moez Kassam and Bruce Winson. Operating from offices in Toronto and Dallas, the firm manages approximately $2 billion in assets across multiple investment strategies. Led by Chief Investment Officer Moez Kassam, Anson has earned recognition from leading financial publications including Bloomberg, Barrons, and Reuters for delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns. The firm posted a remarkable 45.5% return in 2021 and 99.7% in certain strategies. Notable campaigns include engagements at Twilio, Match Group, Peloton, and First Capital. Kassam has been recognized as one of Torontos Most Influential People and received Canadas 40 under 40 award in 2018.
Investment Focus
Anson employs a multi-faceted approach across global public equity and debt, targeting returns with low volatility and low correlation to major indexes. The firm runs three core strategies: activism via formal engagement to drive governance and strategic change, fundamental longs in quality businesses with re-rate potential, and classic shorts. The activism strategy, led by Portfolio Manager Sagar Gupta, is concentrated in U.S. and Canadian small and mid caps.