Our Firm
About Durham Asset Management
Who We Are
Durham Asset Management Inc. is an independent Canadian asset management firm specializing in fixed‑income and income‑oriented investment strategies. Based in Ontario, the firm manages both public and private investment funds for accredited and institutional‑quality investors, with a disciplined focus on capital preservation, downside risk management, and income generation across market cycles.
Durham Asset Management is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a Portfolio Manager, Investment Fund Manager, and Exempt Market Dealer, and operates within the Canadian securities regulatory framework applicable to the strategies it manages.
Mission & Values
Durham Asset Management is committed to managing investor capital with discipline, integrity, and transparency. The firm’s mission is to deliver investment solutions that prioritize risk management and capital preservation while seeking stable, long‑term outcomes for investors.
These principles guide the firm’s investment approach, governance practices, and engagement with investors and counterparties.
Investment Focus & Approach
The firm is focused exclusively on fixed‑income and credit‑oriented strategies, including corporate bond investing and asset‑backed income solutions. Investment decisions are driven by fundamental analysis, security selection, and disciplined portfolio construction rather than market timing or speculative positioning.
Portfolios are managed with an emphasis on risk‑adjusted outcomes and are designed to perform across varying interest‑rate and credit environments. Strategy design reflects a preference for clarity, liquidity awareness, and structural protections appropriate to each mandate.
Risk Management Philosophy
Risk management is embedded throughout the investment process. Across strategies, the firm emphasizes defined limits on credit exposure, concentration, and liquidity, supported by continuous monitoring and scenario analysis.
Portfolio risk is assessed at both the individual security level and the overall portfolio level, with ongoing review of issuer fundamentals, market conditions, and structural exposures. This disciplined approach reflects the firm’s belief that capital preservation is foundational to long‑term investment outcomes.
Governance & Oversight
Durham Asset Management operates within a defined governance framework consistent with Canadian regulatory requirements. The firm maintains formal policies and procedures governing investment management, compliance, conflicts of interest, and risk oversight.
Where applicable, managed investment funds are subject to independent oversight through an Independent Review Committee (IRC) in accordance with securities regulation. The firm’s governance structure is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and alignment with investor interests.