Acorn Global Investments has delivered double digit returns and diversification benefits to investors since 2005. Acorn systematically identifies and captures repeatable price movements in highly liquid markets 24 hours/day in currencies, metals, agriculture, energies, equities and bonds.
The firm and the Acorn Diversified Trust are both built with institutional grade infrastructure, compliance and sound practices. The leadership of the firm has institutional experience in trading, research, operations and client service.
Acorn Global Investments Inc. was originally founded by Jason Russell in 2004 under its previous name J. Russell Capital Management Inc. (JRCM). JRCM advised the BTR Global Macro Fund for Salida Capital from inception until July 2006 when Jason transferred his registration to Salida Trading. In December 2008, JRCM became Acorn Global Investments. Acorn is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.
The Acorn Team
Jason Russell, CFA
President and Chief Investment Officer
As founder of Acorn Global Investments, Jason Russell serves as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer. Jason has delivered double digit returns for investors since 2005 and brings more than 20 years of industry and alternative investment management experience to Acorn.
Previous experience includes roles at Bankers Trust, Merrill Lynch, CIBC, and Salida where he was the sole Portfolio Manager for its Global Macro Fund.
Jason is a systematic trading expert and was highlighted in the book Trend Following by Michael Covel. He is also a member of the CFA Institute and the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA).
Nicholas Markos
Managing Partner - Research
Nicholas Markos is the Director of Research and has over 20 years of research and trading experience. Prior to joining Acorn, Mr. Markos served as Director of Research for Infinity Management, a Managed Futures research Firm which specializes in the development and implementation of quantitative trading systems. He also has extensive experience with a variety of other Alternative Investment strategies, specifically in the areas of risk management, qualitative and quantitative Manager due diligence, portfolio construction and asset allocation.
Mr. Markos graduated from Concordia University as Finance major with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree.
Jeff Crich, CMA
Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Crich is a professional accountant (CMA) with 15 years experience, nine in the investment industry and six years in senior finance and management accounting roles.
As Chief Operating Officer, Jeff is responsible for the business operations of the firm. Jeff is registered as the firm's Chief Compliance Officer and in that role he oversees the firm's regulatory compliance, risk management and financial reporting obligations.
His experience ranges from operations management, financial accounting, and compliance to investment research, business development and client service.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario and has completed the Partners, Directors, and Senior Officers Course, the Canadian Securities Course, the Conduct & Practices Handbook Course, U.S. Series 37 and U.S. Series 63, and the Trader Training course.
Gordon Corbett
Managing Partner
Gordon has 22 years of investment management experience including research, advisory and trading roles at Dean Witter, Midland Walwyn, Merrill Lynch and CIBC World Markets.
Gordon has extensive systems development experience that he applies throughout Acorn including trading, operations and business development. Gordon is a member of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA).
Jean Marchand
Managing Director
Jean has 31 years of investment management and trading experience. He began his career at Merrill Lynch and in the early 1980s, he moved to a predecessor firm of Scotia McLeod. Here, Jean gained extensive experience in trading as well as management and compliance.
Jean earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Windsor in 1971. He has a strong appreciation and understanding of systematic trading and investing.
Lisa Russell
Client Service and Operations
Lisa started in the investment industry 20 years ago, working for CIBC World Markets in their Equity Research department. She provides client service and operational support to Acorn's clients and staff.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Ottawa and has completed her Canadian Securities Course.