Daniel Mercer

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About Daniel Mercer

Daniel Mercer is a fictional investment professional specializing in global equities and multi-asset portfolio strategy. In his role as Senior Investment Officer at Northern Horizon Capital, he oversees asset allocation, conducts investment research, and contributes to long-term portfolio strategy for institutional clients.

The Investor’s Approach to Giving: Anson Funds’ Moez and Marissa Kassam Profiled in The Three Magazi

Daniel Mercer20 Mar, 2026Finance

As co-founders of the Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund, they champion what they call a “return on equity” mindset, emphasizing investing financial equity to generate social equity. The idea is simple but transformative: apply the same analytical rigor used in capital markets to the world’s most pressing social challenges.

Anson Funds and the Changing Landscape of Canadian Public Markets

Daniel Mercer20 Mar, 2026Finance

As Canadian markets continue to grapple with tighter liquidity and increased credit risk, investment managers are reevaluating their allocations in turn. While Canadian markets have a conservative reputation, driven largely by resources, close observers know that capital markets are making a likely long-term shift into asymmetry and volatility. American-style hedge funds, such as Anson Funds in Toronto, are finding more fertile ground by offering a more flexible, research-driven approach to investors.

How Moez Kassam and Anson Funds Built a Hedge Fund Powerhouse

Daniel Mercer20 Mar, 2026Finance

When discussing elite hedge funds, New York and London usually dominate the conversation. But Anson Funds, founded and led by Moez Kassam, has brought the model of a New York hedge fund to both Toronto and Texas. With over $2 billion in assets under management and a growing influence in sectors across the economy, Anson Funds is demonstrating that hedge funds can perform well outside traditional financial centers.

moviepass is back with betting - bloomberg - Anson Funds

Daniel Mercer20 Mar, 2026Finance

Back in the 2010s, we used to talk about “the MoviePass economy.” There was a company called MoviePass. Its core business model was that you paid it $9.95 per month, and in exchange you got to see as many movies as you wanted in theaters. Movie tickets, back then, usually cost $12 or so, so if you saw even one movie a month this was a good deal for you.

MOEZ KASSAM, Chief Investment Officer, Co-Founder, Anson Funds, Toronto, ON.

Daniel Mercer20 Mar, 2026Finance

Moez Kassam is recognized within Canada’s financial sector as a successful investor, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Toronto-based Anson Funds, a multi-strategy hedge fund which manages $1.8 billion in assets. In the broader community, Kassam is recognized for his philanthropy. He believes business and community go hand in hand and sees his success from business as an opportunity to give back and make a difference in the world. His charity, the Moez and Marissa Kassam Foundation, is dedicated to advancing healthcare and marginalized communities.

Anson Funds names its 3 candidates in board fight at Match Group

Daniel Mercer20 Mar, 2026Business

NEW YORK, April 4 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Anson Funds blamed Match Group's (MTCH.O) board for the online dating company's underperformance and named publicly for the first time its three director candidates who all have expertise in the technology sector and have sat on public company boards. In a letter to fellow shareholders, Anson Funds' portfolio manager Sagar Gupta wrote "Match's outdated, insular board with deep interlockings is inadequately qualified to oversee a modern technology company." Reuters obtained a copy of the letter.