David Novak
Profile
Mr. David Novak is a Managing Director & Equity Research Analyst at Raymond James Ltd.
He joined the firm in 2018 and covers Healthcare & Biotechnology companies.
Prior to Raymond James, Mr. Novak held similar roles at a number of Canadian boutiques, a leading independently owned Canadian investment back where he was a top-ranked StarMine stock picker.
Prior to his tenure as a Research Analyst, he spent a number of years both in industry at a TSX-listed biotechnology company developing molecular diagnostic tests for oncology indications as well as a clinical research scientist researching the hereditary predisposition to cancer in addition to investigating multiple experimental therapeutic avenues to treat such cancers.
His former industry and clinical research experience are core to the fundamental analytical approach he takes with the company’s under his coverage.
Mr. Novak holds a Masters of Science (Medical Genetics) from McGill University and has published in a number of high impact journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine.
Former positions of David Novak
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker)
 Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) (Raymond James-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Raymond James Ltd., a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1962 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a US-based diversified holding company. Raymond James-Broker provides a full array of investment services to corporate and institutional clients. | Analyst-Equity | - |
Bloom Burton & Co.
 Bloom Burton & Co. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Bloom Burton & Co. is an independent, Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It was founded by Brian Bloom and Jolyon Burton in 2008. The firm offers bespoke execution services for healthcare institutional investors. They are active in all areas of the healthcare industry, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare services, healthcare IT, life science tools, animal health, nutrition and wellness. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Cormark Securities, Inc.
 Cormark Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cormark Securities Inc. (Cormark) is an independent investment dealer headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional office in Calgary. The firm was founded in 1981 as Sprott Securities, Inc. Cormark Securities provides execution and comprehensive coverage of Canadian listed companies to domestic and international institutional investors. They focus on Canadian-listed, mid-cap and emerging growth companies. | Analyst-Equity | - |
Clarus Securities, Inc.
 Clarus Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Clarus Securities, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in Toronto, Ontario. Their research team covers a wide range of sectors and companies. The theme to all their efforts is the drive to find good investment ideas among the small- to medium-sized issuers in Canada. Clarus Securities' research focuses on growth opportunities in both traditional equities and the business trust sector. They cover a variety of sectors including: alternative energy, clean tech/power infrastructure, energy services, geothermal energy, industrial products, mining, oil and gas, solar energy, special situations and technology. | Analyst-Equity | - |
Training of David Novak
| McGill University | Graduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Linked companies
| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Clarus Securities, Inc.
Clarus Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Clarus Securities, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in Toronto, Ontario. Their research team covers a wide range of sectors and companies. The theme to all their efforts is the drive to find good investment ideas among the small- to medium-sized issuers in Canada. Clarus Securities' research focuses on growth opportunities in both traditional equities and the business trust sector. They cover a variety of sectors including: alternative energy, clean tech/power infrastructure, energy services, geothermal energy, industrial products, mining, oil and gas, solar energy, special situations and technology. | Finance |
Bloom Burton & Co.
Bloom Burton & Co. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Bloom Burton & Co. is an independent, Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It was founded by Brian Bloom and Jolyon Burton in 2008. The firm offers bespoke execution services for healthcare institutional investors. They are active in all areas of the healthcare industry, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare services, healthcare IT, life science tools, animal health, nutrition and wellness. | Finance |
Cormark Securities, Inc.
Cormark Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cormark Securities Inc. (Cormark) is an independent investment dealer headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional office in Calgary. The firm was founded in 1981 as Sprott Securities, Inc. Cormark Securities provides execution and comprehensive coverage of Canadian listed companies to domestic and international institutional investors. They focus on Canadian-listed, mid-cap and emerging growth companies. | Finance |
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker)
Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) (Raymond James-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Raymond James Ltd., a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1962 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a US-based diversified holding company. Raymond James-Broker provides a full array of investment services to corporate and institutional clients. | Finance |
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