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About Alexander Winner Academy
Alexander Winner Academy is a Toronto-based intelligent investment and fintech research institution.
We focus on artificial intelligence, quantitative trading, private equity, and fintech investment,
and are committed to building systematic and sustainable wealth growth paths for investors.
Our Mission:
As an investment research institution, we emphasize rationality, data, and discipline,
with long-term value at our core, and empower investment decisions with intelligent tools.
We firmly believe that solid returns come from insightful understanding of fundamentals and continuous learning.
We Invest in Tomorrow's World:
The road to success is long.
For us, investing is not just a profession, but a long-term commitment.
This belief motivates us to build future value with patience and vision.
Our Vision:
To become Canada's most influential financial research and education brand,
enabling knowledge, technology, and capital to jointly drive sustainable social prosperity.
Occupation: Private Equity & Institutional Trading Expert
Title: Finance Professor, Entrepreneur
Fields: Canadian Stock Market, North American Technology Investment, Quantitative Trading, Private Equity, Fintech, Cryptocurrency
1990–1994
University of British Columbia (UBC) – Bachelor of Finance
Major: Econometrics and Financial Derivatives, Capital Market Analysis
1994–1996
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) – Master of Financial Engineering
Research Areas: Quantitative Finance, Algorithmic Trading, and Risk Hedging Models
2005
Harvard Business School (HBS) – Advanced Management Program (AMP)
Studies: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Capital Market Strategyy
1996–1998｜Bank of Canada – Quantitative Analyst Researched the impact of derivatives pricing and monetary policy on the market, and developed early volatility prediction models.
1998–2002｜RBC Capital Markets – Senior Trader in Structured Products Responsible for designing and trading over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, and managing cross-asset structured portfolios.
2002–2010｜Onex Corporation – Investment Manager Led LBO and growth investment projects in North America, with a focus on the industrial and technology sectors.
2010–2023｜Brookfield Asset Management – Senior Investment Manager Focused on private equity and M&A investments, covering the technology, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors.
2024–Present Founder Alexander Winner Academy Company Positioning: Focused on artificial intelligence, quantitative trading, private equity, and fintech investments, combining AI and big data-driven investment strategies.
Alexander Grant has achieved outstanding investment returns through keen insight, unique market judgment, forward-looking investment strategies, and a profound understanding of global financial markets.
He is dedicated to promoting the development of artificial intelligence, fintech, and equity investment culture in Canada, hoping to become a trusted beacon for Canadian investors and lead the Canadian economy into a new era of global fintech and capital markets.
