About
Rob Mills is a Portfolio Manager at Anson Funds (Anson Capital, Inc.), based in Toronto, where he specializes in long/short fundamental analysis of the North American equity markets. His primary responsibilities include identifying investment opportunities and managing both long and short positions within public companies, with a focus on delivering superior risk-adjusted returns for the firm’s alternative asset management strategies.
Prior to joining Anson Funds in 2019, Rob held key roles on the sell-side, notably serving as Vice President of Institutional Equities at Raymond James. Throughout his career, he has developed substantial expertise in equity forecasting and investment strategy, earning accolades such as the First Coverage Top Performer Award in 2008.
Rob’s investment coverage is concentrated in publicly-traded equities across multiple sectors in North America, utilizing a deep fundamental approach to both long and short positions. His analytical skills and broad market perspective contribute to Anson's ability to navigate various market environments and sector rotations effectively.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson Funds | Associate Portfolio Manager | Oct 2019 to Present | — |
| Anson Funds | Partner, Anson North Star | Oct 2019 to Present | Anson North Start Trust is a tactical equity fund within the Anson Funds group. Our objective is to generate absolute return through the cycle with a long biased fund that seeks to manage volatility. |
| Raymond James Ltd. | VP, Institutional Equities | May 2005 to Apr 2019 | Managed and built relationships with institutional and corporate clients throughout North America and Europe. Responsible for writing firm-wide communiqués, ranging from daily morning market & researc... |
Education
Queen's University
B. Sc, Engineering
2001 — 2005
Others at Anson Capital, Inc. (17)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada | |
J Jay Lubinsky | Principal and Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada |
| Investment Analyst | Toronto, ON , Canada | |
| Associate Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada | |
M Mark Forman | Senior Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
M Moez Kassam | Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada |
| Partner, Anson North Star | Canada | |
T Taheer Datoo | Portfolio Manager | Toronto, ON , Canada |
| Vice President Finance | Toronto, ON , Canada |