Providing investors with exposure to investment grade credit while isolating credit spreads and hedging interest rate risk.
Canadian Investment
Grade Corporate Credit
ABOUT ECFMI
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A different approach to fixed income
East Coast Fund Management Inc. was founded in 2009 by Michael MacBain to strategically invest in investment grade credit.
Since then, the firm has grown to over $1bn in AUM, employing the same core strategy since inception - with ever-evolving refinement on scope and risk management.
With a focus on capital preservation and income generation, the firm employs a disciplined, research-driven approach to credit investing, underpinned by deep market insight and rigorous risk management.
OUR HISTORY
OUR HISTORY
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2009
Founded by Michael MacBain with a focus on Canadian investment grade corporate credit.
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2018
Launched the East Coast Strategic Credit Trust — the firm's flagship fund.
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2026
Continued expansion with growing team and deepened institutional relationships.
Three methodologies. One disciplined mandate.
East Coast Fund Management drives return through a focused credit approach, isolating corporate credit spreads while systematically hedging interest rate exposure.
Core Credit Portfolio
A diversified portfolio of investment grade corporate bonds, selected for credit quality and spread opportunity within the Canadian market.
Relative Value Opportunities
Identifying mispricing across the credit spectrum - capturing spread differentials between issuers, maturities, and sectors.
Active Portfolio Trading
Dynamic repositioning in response to credit spread movements, market technicals, and macro conditions - always within the IG mandate.
$1
bn+
Assets Under Management
15
+ years
Track Record Since 2009
IG
only
Investment Grade Mandate
Our investors benefit from reduced volatility while being protected from capital losses typically incurred in fixed income due to rising interest rates.
WHY ECFMI
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We believe isolation of credit spreads
creates a compelling opportunity
01 Reduced Volatility
The isolation of credit spreads creates a compelling diversification benefit and return opportunity that behaves differently from traditional bond funds.
02 Diversification Benefit
Unlike private credit alternatives, our strategy offers meaningful liquidity and full transparency — often under-appreciated until most needed.
04 Disciplined Risk Management
The investment team only adds credit exposure as risk reprices and spreads widen to appropriately compensated levels.
03 Liquidity & Transparency
OUR PEOPLE
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The Team
Brad Cann
CEO
T: 289-356-1234
brad.cann@ecfmi.com
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT LEAD *
T: 647-776-3428
nina@ecfmi.com
Nina Mombourquette
MANAGING DIRECTOR, TRADING
john.macbain@ecfmi.com
John MacBain
Cayley Mercer
HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
T: 647-776-0792
cayley.mercer@ecfmi.com
Fiona MacBain
REGIONAL HEAD, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
T: 647-776-0791
fiona.macbain@ecfmi.com
Rod MacBain
HEAD OF IT
rod.macbain@ecfmi.com
* Denotes operating as an independent contractor
INVESTOR RESOURCES
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Communication
Detailed commentary written each month by ECFMI's investment team -covering markets, credit conditions, and portfolio positioning.
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Fund documentation, offering memoranda, and investment guidelines. Please contact a member of our business development team.
GET IN TOUCH
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Contact Us
200 Bay Street, Suite 1319, Toronto, ON M5J 2T6
BRAD CANN
T: 289-356-1234
brad.cann@ecfmi.com
CAYLEY MERCER
T: 647-776-0792
cayley.mercer@ecfmi.com
NINA MOMBOURQUETTE
T: 647-776-3428
nina@ecfmi.com
FIONA MACBAIN
T: 647-776-0791
fiona.macbain@ecfmi.com
For all other inquiries: compliance@ecfmi.com