We build lasting wealth for independent-thinking investors.
For over 30 years, Deans Knight has advised independent-minded investors who recognize our unique approach as the missing piece of their wealth plan. Entrepreneurs, retired professionals, and family offices are among our loyal clientele.
We are passionate about thinking and operating independently. We don’t follow the crowd. We look to uncover the hidden value.
Our bespoke investment portfolios have consistently delivered out-sized returns to our investors over the long-term.
What our clients say
Who we are and What we do
We keep it simple.
We think like business owners, not paper traders.
We invest in the right people.
We commit to businesses that we know and understand. That’s how we grow capital.
We are personal, you matter to us.
We take a long-term perspective.
We promise to manage your assets as if they were our own.
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The Best of Canada
We champion the talent and value of Canadian businesses by providing investment capital to home-grown entrepreneurs and the communities in which they work and support.
Our returns to investors have consistently outperformed the market over the long-term by recognizing the hidden value of Canada. Canadian businesses are global operators but are regularly overlooked by large institutions and international investors.
We leverage our natural resource investment expertise with the technical knowledge of the JDS Group to identify superior investment opportunities in the resource sector—in Canada and throughout the world.
The Deans Knight Story.
Established in Vancouver in 1992, Deans Knight has a rich history of innovation and performance. When Wayne Deans and Doug Knight founded the firm, they wanted to build portfolios they would recommend to friends and family. They championed the value of Canadian equities and the independent investment approach that prevails today. Their desire to provide solutions that their clients could not find elsewhere resulted in Doug Knight being the first manager in Canada to focus on high-yield bonds.
Fostering deep and lasting relationships with clients has been a hallmark of the firm’s culture from its inception. Over time, the team consciously moved the business from large institutional clientele, to providing valued personal advice to private families in Canada and throughout the world.
With a 30-year track record, our funds consistently outperform the market over the long-term. Our Income Fund, recognized by the Global Manager Research Top Manager Award in 2021 for Global Fixed Income, showcases our expertise.
The current generation of management is a blend of talented investment professionals who trained alongside the Co-Founders and experienced entrepreneurs. The principles of teamwork, investment discernment, and a desire to provide a truly exceptional client experience are cornerstones of our team culture. Client testimonials demonstrate our unwavering commitment to creating lasting wealth and uncovering hidden value.