Why 2ND ENGINE?
A modern edge in portfolio construction
We give advisors and enterprises a competitive edge through a smarter, portfolio-led approach.
We provide intuitive tools, expert consulting and proprietary data that gives you deeper insights into your investment portfolios so you can build them with greater precision. Our aim is to ensure the risks in your portfolios are understood, intentional and add value, so you can deliver better outcomes and greater certainty to your clients in a rapidly evolving market.
OUR SOLUTIONS
We believe portfolio construction is one of the greatest opportunities for advisors today. While many continue to rely on legacy tools and traditional approaches, we challenge the status quo. At 2ND ENGINE, we believe there’s a better way.
Advanced Portfolio Tools
Expert Consulting Services
Clarity-Driven Insights
TWO ENGINES ARE BETTER THAN ONE
2ND ENGINE is your launch pad – a single, powerful system that brings together the tools and services you need to save time, grow your business, and demonstrate your value to clients.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
SAVE TIME
ENHANCE YOUR ADVICE
OUR PEOPLE
President, Second Engine
Head of Innovation, Portfolio Strategist, Second Engine
Head of Portfolio Construction, Portfolio Strategist, Second Engine
Chief Growth Officer
Vice President, Digital Product Management
Vice President, Engineering
Senior Associate, Portfolio Construction
Portfolio Construction Associate
POWERED BY PICTON
2ND ENGINE was created to solve a critical challenge for advisors: building better, more resilient portfolios in an increasingly complex market. By leveraging PICTON’s investment expertise and belief in a path to greater certainty, 2ND ENGINE empowers advisors with tools and insights to navigate uncertainty with confidence. Under PICTON, we’re backed by:
Years as leaders in alternative strategies
Total employees, including 50+ investment professionals as of May 31, 2025
Assets under management (CAD) as of May 31, 2025
2ND ENGINE™ is a division of Picton Mahoney Asset Management.
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