David MacNicol
B. Eng. Sci, CIM, FCSI
Founder & President
Experienced Financial Advisor & Independent Registered Investment Advisor in Canada
David established MacNicol & Associates Asset Management Inc. in 2001, after an extensive 20-year career in the investment management business, working for Canada Trust, Cassels Blaikie / Citibank, Connor Clark and Cumberland Asset Management. Although David has experience in all aspects of the investment markets, his areas of expertise include North American equities, offshore and international investing and research, Real Estate, Private Equity, Hedge Funds and similar alternative asset class strategies. David will demonstrate how his team marries Value Investing with Momentum Investing using Public and Private Securities.
David is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a Senior Portfolio Manager and the SEC in Florida. He has an Engineering Degree (Mechanical) from the University of Western Ontario, a Canadian Investment Management Designation and F.C.S.I.
David has been married to Diane for over 35 years and together they have three adult children. In his spare time, he enjoys watching NHL Hockey, NFL Football and playing golf.
MacNicol & Associates invest in alternative assets through its Alternative Asset Trust which began operations in 2010. The Trust and its components have received numerous awards from the Canadian Hedge Fund Awards including:
2017 Global Macro / Managed Futures / Multi Strategy – Best 1 year Return (3rd place)
MacNicol Absolute Return Fund
2020 Global Macro / Managed Futures / Multi Strategy – Best 1 year return (3rd place)
MacNicol Alternative Asset Trust
2020 Global Macro / Managed Futures / Multi Strategy – Best 3 year return (2nd place)
MacNicol Alternative Asset Trust
2020 Global Macro / Managed Futures / Multi Strategy – Best 3 year Sharpe Ratio (3rd place)
MacNicol Alternative Asset Trust
2022 Private Equity – Best 5 year return (2nd place)
MacNicol Emergence Fund
2022 Private Equity – Best 3 year return (3rd place)
MacNicol Emergence Fund
2022 Global Macro / Managed Futures / Multi Strategy – Best 3 year Sharpe Ratio (3rd place)
MacNicol Alternative Asset Trust
2023 Private Equity – Best 5 Year Return (3rd place)
MacNicol Emergence Fund
