Profile
Prior to founding Righthedge in 2001, from 1988 through 1993, Mr. Michaud was employed by the brokerage firm Desjardins Securites in Montreal most recently as Chief Investment Strategist (1991 through 1993).
From 1993 through 1997, Mr. Michaud was an independent consultant serving as an investment strategist and research analyst for the institutional investment community in matters of asset allocation, portfolio modelling and stock selection.
From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Michaud was an Associate Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities (RBCDS), Montreal, the largest Canadian brokerage firm.
He joined a top producing investment team in order to co-manage discretionary portfolios and provide advisory services for the non-discretionary accounts.
In 1994, Mr. Michaud earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation through the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts.
He is a member of the Association for Investment Management and Research and the Montreal Financial Analyst Society.
From 1987 through 1990, Mr. Michaud received certifications in the Canadian and American options, futures, and commodities markets from the Canadian Securities Institute.
Mr. Michaud received a Bachelor of Physical Education with a concentration in administration from the University of Ottawa (1984).
Former positions of François Michaud
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RightHedge Investments LLC
RightHedge Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2001, RightHedge Investments LLC is a Montréal-based hedge fund firm. | Director of Research - Equity | 31/05/2010 |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Desjardins Securities, Inc.
Desjardins Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Desjardins Securities, Inc. is the broker/dealer arm of the Desjardins Holding Financier, Inc., ultimately held by Le Mouvement des caisses Desjardins in Canada. Founded in 1991, the firm is headquartered in Montréal and has an additional office in Toronto. Desjardins Securities offers businesses and institutions with a complete range of securities brokerage products and services through its investment advisors and its Disnat Online Brokerage division. The firm is an approved participant on the Montreal Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, as well as a participating member of the TSX Venture Exchange. In addition, Desjardins Securities is a member of both the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). | Market Strategist | - |
Training of François Michaud
University of Ottawa | Undergraduate Degree |
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RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients. | Finance |
RightHedge Investments LLC
RightHedge Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2001, RightHedge Investments LLC is a Montréal-based hedge fund firm. | Finance |
Desjardins Securities, Inc.
Desjardins Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Desjardins Securities, Inc. is the broker/dealer arm of the Desjardins Holding Financier, Inc., ultimately held by Le Mouvement des caisses Desjardins in Canada. Founded in 1991, the firm is headquartered in Montréal and has an additional office in Toronto. Desjardins Securities offers businesses and institutions with a complete range of securities brokerage products and services through its investment advisors and its Disnat Online Brokerage division. The firm is an approved participant on the Montreal Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, as well as a participating member of the TSX Venture Exchange. In addition, Desjardins Securities is a member of both the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). | Finance |
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