Build the core, then explore

For many clients, a significant portion of their investable wealth resides in one of ATH’s actively-managed “core” model portfolios. These core models embody thoughtful asset allocation and rigorous security selection. For those clients wishing to go beyond the core, ATH constructs and manages specialty portfolios, allowing clients to “explore” other investment strategies.

Complement traditional asset classes with alternatives

We believe both traditional and alternative asset classes – all accessible through public capital markets – should play a role in client portfolios.  While traditional assets – stocks and bonds – are central to client portfolios, alternative assets – such as real estate and infrastructure – are important elements that offer diversification benefits, “hard asset” valuation support, and recession-resistant income streams.  Public capital markets provide the access to all these asset classes and the liquidity that enables ATH to tailor asset mix as market conditions change.  

Let opportunity drive investment

While always value-disciplined in its approach, ATH does not follow rigid investment doctrine.  History shows that different investment styles and strategies, such as value and growth, both outperform and underperform at different times.  Rather than impose our investment style on the market, we prefer to let the market tell us where opportunities exist and act accordingly.  ATH believes such flexibility is critical to generating out-sized returns for clients.

Harness both active and passive investments

We embrace the role that both passive and active investments can play in a portfolio construct.  Across different asset classes, we harness the advantages of both active and passive investments, strategically and tactically, in our portfolios.

Fiduciary duty

We have a legal obligation to act in your best interests at all times. This obligation is prescribed by securities law and by the CFA Institute (our professional governing body) – but most importantly, acting in your best interests at all times is simply the right thing to do. 

Transparency

We earn fees directly for managing client assets. That’s it.  We receive nothing from third-party product providers, and therefore have no conflicts of interest.   

Financial alignment

We are significant investors in the same portfolios as our clients.   That means we take the same investment risks and receive the same investment rewards.  This forges strong alignment and a deep sense of trust from our clients.

Asset security

We protect your assets by having an independent custodian hold, and report on, your investment accounts. The custodian is regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and your funds are protected through the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). Furthermore, ATH is audited each year by an independent accounting firm and undergoes regular compliance reviews from the Ontario Securities Commission.  The bottom line is your assets are safe and secure.