Matthew Kurbat

PhD, CFA
Vice-President, Portfolio Manager, Head of Quantitative Research
iA Global Asset Management Inc.

Matthew has more than 25 years of experience in quantitative investment research. He is responsible for the development of systematic investment strategies within the iA Global Asset Management Quantitative Team.

Before joining iA, Matthew held quantitative investment research and leadership roles at institutions including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Barclays Global Investors. He holds an undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduate degrees from the University of Michigan, and is a CFA charterholder.

"Mastering and thoughtfully implementing investment research, through a culture that welcomes constructive disagreement yet aims for insightful syntheses of key issues, is a major building block to investment success."

Matthew's Philosophy

Matthew’s investment philosophy is built on a disciplined, systematic process aimed at delivering attractive long-term, risk-adjusted returns. He leverages a robust multifactor approach—focusing on momentum, quality, and value—to systematically identify companies exhibiting attractive financial characteristics, improving trends, and compelling valuations.

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