We build lasting wealth for independent-thinking investors.

For over 30 years, Deans Knight has advised independent-minded investors who recognize our unique approach as the missing piece of their wealth plan. Entrepreneurs, retired professionals, and family offices are among our loyal clientele.  

We are passionate about thinking and operating independently. We don’t follow the crowd. We look to uncover the hidden value.

Our bespoke investment portfolios have consistently delivered out-sized returns to our investors over the long-term.

What our clients say

  • "Deans Knight’s investment record over many decades demonstrates adding value for the long term. Combining this investment acumen with a friendly client relationship approach makes for a strong combination."

    Robert M., retired CFO of TSX 60 Public Canadian Company, client since 2004

  • “Deans Knight continues to be my most important financial advisor. Over the years I have watched it identify and tap opportunities that others would miss."

    Forward to Deans Knight 20th Anniversary Book- credit John Hagg, Co-founder, Canadian Northstar Corporation, client since 1993

  • "Deans Knight has a proven track record both from a client service prospective and from obtaining excellent returns on their investments. The team cares about their clients and the companies they invest in. They always ensure adequate research is done on prospective investments and that the company’s business plans are in line with their investment strategy. Deans Knight has my confidence both as a place to invest in as well as a place to direct clients to for investment opportunities."

    Carrie S., Co-Founder mid-sized CPA Advisory Firm, client since 2017

  • “I am fortunate to have known the founders of DK prior to its inception. By the time they started Deans Knight, they had a number of years of investment experience and knew what investment services they would offer that would play to their strengths. That is what their team has been doing for the last 30 years!! Their strategies and advice have been the key to our family’s financial independence."

    Paul & Joy T., clients since 1995

  • “The incredible team at Deans Knight lets me sleep at night….they are a unique group who are prudent and sage investors. They are compassionate and caring not only about the money they manage on my behalf but also about me. I am now retired and over the course of my life I have been saving. So now that I am finally withdrawing from my RRIF, I can tell you over the past 30 years Deans Knight has made it possible for me to enjoy my life with comfort and worry free."

    Wendy H., retired independent consultant, client since 1994

Who we are and What we do

We keep it simple.

We think like business owners, not paper traders.

We invest in the right people.

We commit to businesses that we know and understand. That’s how we grow capital.

We are personal, you matter to us.

We take a long-term perspective.

We promise to manage your assets as if they were our own.

S&P/TSX Composite Index Value – 12/31/1979 – 12/31/2023, log scale

The Best of Canada

We champion the talent and value of Canadian businesses by providing investment capital to home-grown entrepreneurs and the communities in which they work and support.

Our returns to investors have consistently outperformed the market over the long-term by recognizing the hidden value of Canada. Canadian businesses are global operators but are regularly overlooked by large institutions and international investors.

We leverage our natural resource investment expertise with the technical knowledge of the JDS Group to identify superior investment opportunities in the resource sector—in Canada and throughout the world.

The Deans Knight Story.

Established in Vancouver in 1992, Deans Knight has a rich history of innovation and performance. When Wayne Deans and Doug Knight founded the firm, they wanted to build portfolios they would recommend to friends and family. They championed the value of Canadian equities and the independent investment approach that prevails today. Their desire to provide solutions that their clients could not find elsewhere resulted in Doug Knight being the first manager in Canada to focus on high-yield bonds.

Fostering deep and lasting relationships with clients has been a hallmark of the firm’s culture from its inception. Over time, the team consciously moved the business from large institutional clientele, to providing valued personal advice to private families in Canada and throughout the world.

With a 30-year track record, our funds consistently outperform the market over the long-term. Our Income Fund, recognized by the Global Manager Research Top Manager Award in 2021 for Global Fixed Income, showcases our expertise.

The current generation of management is a blend of talented investment professionals who trained alongside the Co-Founders and experienced entrepreneurs. The principles of teamwork, investment discernment, and a desire to provide a truly exceptional client experience are cornerstones of our team culture. Client testimonials demonstrate our unwavering commitment to creating lasting wealth and uncovering hidden value.