Capital Compounders Show

Hidden Small Cap Gems: A Conversation with Canada's Top Hedge Fund Manager Jordan Zinberg (Bedford Park Capital)

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Jan 23, 2025
Jordan Zinberg, recognized as Canada's top hedge fund manager in 2024 and Founder of Bedford Park Capital, shares his journey and investment insights. He emphasizes the importance of return on equity and special situations in portfolio management. Jordan discusses the strategy of stealthily accumulating positions and learning from past mistakes, including insights on spin-offs like Constellation Software. He also highlights opportunities in emerging compounders and the balance between investing in high-growth small caps and stable large caps for effective risk management.
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ANECDOTE

Career Beginnings

  • Jordan Zinberg, after working at RBC, joined Jason Donville's firm as an analyst and trader.
  • He helped grow the fund from $13M to $400M before starting Bedford Park Capital.
INSIGHT

Investment Approach

  • Zinberg's investment approach prioritizes Return on Equity (ROE) but with more flexibility than his mentor's.
  • He incorporates a "special situations" strategy, including high-yield bonds and cleanup trades.
ANECDOTE

Spin-off Success

  • Zinberg successfully invested in Topicus and Lumen Group, spin-offs of Constellation Software.
  • He capitalized on institutional selling pressure and applied pattern recognition.
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