Amin Barakat

Amin Barakat has spent more than 20 years in the investment industry working with advisors and private clients in Canada and overseas. He holds the chartered investment manager and FCSI designations, and an MBA from Queen’s University.

Market Insights

Private market real estate: assessing key opportunities and risks

The economy’s trajectory, monetary policy and trade policy uncertainty are all expected to influence future investment activity

By Amin Barakat |February 19, 2026

5 min read

Products

Opinion: ETF investing in 2026

After a record-breaking year for new product launches, old-fashioned strategies are still a solid choice for portfolios

By Amin Barakat |December 22, 2025

3 min read

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