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AlphaRank Factor Performance – May 2025

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June 12, 2025 – AlphaRank Factor Performance represents the daily historical performance of Accelerate’s proprietary model factor portfolios. (more…)

AlphaRank Merger & SPAC Monitor – The Rebound

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June 2, 2025 - Like most segments of the capital markets, merger and acquisition activity is cyclical and subject to the whims of market sentiment. When risk assets are performing well, volatility is low, and credit markets are open, animal spirits come alive and deal activity…

Accelerate Liquid Private Credit Monitor – Resilient, But Risks Persist

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May 31, 2025 - Private credit delivered relatively solid performance in the first quarter, reflecting resilient fundamentals amidst trade war-related volatility, although certain risks continue to warrant close attention. Several key themes have emerged in the asset class as the macroeconomic picture rapidly evolved and trade…

AlphaRank Top Stocks – Chaos Policy and Risk Premia

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May 20, 2025 - Of all the words to describe economic and market conditions in April, "chaotic" seems to be the most accurate. A government policy framework driven by chaos, in which actions and directives have been unpredictable, inconsistent, and poorly designed, has ruled the roost…

Latest Media & Press Releases

Accelerate Declares May 2025 Cash Distributions

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May 21, 2025 - Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc., ("Accelerate") today announced the May 2025 cash distributions for Accelerate Exchange Traded Funds ("Accelerate Funds"), summarized below, that are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"). The ex-dividend date for the distributions will be May 30, 2025. All unitholders of…

BNN Bloomberg: What to know about the takeover bid from Strathcona for MEG Energy

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Julian Klymochko, CEO and CIO at Accelerate, shares his analysis of the takeover bid from Strathcona for MEG Energy and how it can affect the market. To watch the interview, please click here, or click the video player below.

Accelerate Arbitrage Fund Celebrates 5-Year Track Record as an ETF

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May 5, 2025 - Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc. (“Accelerate”), a leader in alternative investment solutions, is proud to announce the 5-year anniversary of the Accelerate Arbitrage Fund (TSX: ARB, the “Fund”). As Canada's only merger arbitrage ETF, ARB has delivered a compelling track record of strong,…

Accelerate to Launch CAD-Hedged Series of its Flagship Private Credit ETF

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CALGARY, AB, April 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc. ("Accelerate"), a leader in alternative investment solutions, is pleased to announce that it is launching a Canadian dollar-hedged series of its flagship private credit ETF, the Accelerate Diversified Credit Income Fund (TSX:INCM, INCM.U). This new CAD-hedged…

Latest Podcasts

#255 – Trends in Private Credit with Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund’s President Michael Occi

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's President Michael Occi. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing primarily in directly originated senior secured loans issued by U.S. middle market companies. On the show,…

#254 – Gold Investing with American Gold Exchange President Dana Samuelson

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, American Gold Exchange President, Dana Samuelson. American Gold Exchange is a leading national precious metals and rare coin company specializing in dealer-to-dealer trading and direct sales. On the show, we discuss: Why investors should own gold as an…

#253 – The Nuclear Revolution with Mirion Technologies CEO Tom Logan

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On today’s show we welcome special guest, Mirion Technologies CEO Tom Logan. Mirion designs, manufactures, and provides radiation detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring products to the nuclear power and medical markets. On the show, we discuss: The path from private equity ownership to the public…

#252 – State of the Markets: Navigating Q4 and Beyond

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On today’s show, listen to Julian and Mike have a live discussion on the State of the Markets: Navigating Q4 and Beyond. On the show, we discuss: The opportunities within global equities, including the sector we are most bullish on Why investors should stay away…

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The Accelerate Team

CEO & Chief Investment Officer

Julian Klymochko

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CTO & Executive VP

Derek Euale

COO & Chief Compliance Officer

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Executive VP

Frederick Mannix

Associate VP, Investment Management

Charles Sam

VP, CLIENT SOLUTIONS

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CEO & Chief Investment Officer

Julian Klymochko

Julian Klymochko is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of Accelerate. He has specialized in running hedge funds and alternative investment solutions since 2009. Prior to founding Accelerate, Julian was the Chief Investment Officer of Ross Smith Asset Management. He started his career as an Analyst at BMO Capital Markets. Currently, he is a Director of the CFA Society Calgary.

Julian is recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts in alternative investments and frequently speaks at industry events. He has been featured in some of the world’s top financial and business media including Bloomberg, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, BNN, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. He is the author of the book Reminiscences of a Hedge Fund Operator and host of the Absolute Return Podcast.

Julian attended the University of Manitoba where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science (Engineering) and a Bachelors of Commerce (Finance), both with distinction. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

CFO & Head of Capital Markets

Michael Kesslering

Mike is the CFO & Head of Capital Markets of Accelerate. Prior to Accelerate, he was a Senior Analyst and Trader at Ross Smith Asset Management and prior to that, an Investment Banking Analyst at FirstEnergy Capital. He assisted in managing an award-winning market neutral hedge fund and a top performing Canadian alternative fund in 2017. Mike attended the University of Regina where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Distinction), majoring in Finance. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) level 3 candidate.

CTO & Executive VP

Derek Euale

Derek is a capital markets professional with deep experience spanning 25 years in portfolio management, multi-asset trading & product development, and quantitative research & risk management. Among his accomplishments, Derek delivered proprietary trading strategies, structured products and processes at CIBC World Markets and was Manager of Investment Risk & Research for a large public pension plan. Derek is a Portfolio Manager, CIM®, and graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Master Mathematics degree in Applied Mathematics.

COO & Chief Compliance Officer

Michael Lee Hing

Michael has many years of financial and investment experience including roles in fund valuation at BMO and Dejardins, risk management at BCE Inc., and Chief Compliance Officer for Auspice Capital, Ross Smith Asset Management ULC and most recently Carecana Management Corp. Michael attended the Concordia University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and then a Masters of Business Administration.

Executive VP

Frederick Mannix

Frederick Mannix is Executive Vice President at Accelerate with a CIM® and degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University. Frederick is an ambitious and entrepreneurial investment professional known for his adaptability, sharp analytical instincts, and ability to deliver results under pressure. As the lead architect of the Standard Wealth strategy, he is deeply focused on identifying emerging trends and opportunities across Bay Street and Wall Street—constantly assessing who’s winning, who’s losing, and why. Frederick thrives in fast-paced environments where insight, agility, and conviction drive competitive edge.

Associate VP, Investment Management

Charles Sam

Charles is Associate VP, Investment Management at Accelerate. He has over 5 years experience in banking, asset management and investment operations. Charles is a CIM®, has a PhD degree in Actuarial Science, and a Master of Science degree in Statistics from the University of Calgary.

VP, CLIENT SOLUTIONS

Jason Checkryn

Jason has been in the investment industry for over two decades, initially starting on the client facing side of the business before moving into investment solutions. In that time, he has represented all facets of managed investments including mutual funds, SMAs, ETFs and both liquid and illiquid alternatives. With his broad experience and knowledge base, Jason has demonstrated the ability to understand advisor’s unique practices and help them understand, explain and implement strategies to improve their client’s experience.

Jason completed his undergraduate degree in Management at the University of Lethbridge.