Stonetrust Owner, Francis Chou, founder of Chou Associates Management Inc., recently received a prestigious Financial Services Award, recognizing him as part of the Top Canada Investment Firm 2022. The flagship Chou Associates Funds has maintained a long-running and consistent track record since its inception in 1986, earning recognition as one of Canada’s best-performing equity funds. This Financial Services Award highlights Francis Chou’s expertise in investment management, disciplined value-oriented strategy, and strong commitment to long-term results and consistent excellence.
Francis Chou’s investment approach focuses on analyzing company fundamentals, including balance sheets, cash flow, and profitability, rather than chasing short-term market trends. By identifying undervalued opportunities, he has built a portfolio that consistently outperforms competitors. The recognition by the Financial Services Review reflects not only the success of Chou Associates Funds but also the strong leadership, vision, and strategic insight that Francis Chou brings to Stonetrust.
At Stonetrust, this same commitment to excellence is evident in how we serve our policyholders and agency partners. Our approach to workers’ compensation insurance emphasizes responsive service, workplace safety, and cost containment. Just as Francis Chou evaluates investments with care and precision, we carefully underwrite policies to manage risk and provide comprehensive coverage for all our valued clients.
This Financial Services Award also underscores the broader philosophy of Stonetrust: combining experience, diligence, and a long-term perspective to create sustainable results. Agents partnering with Stonetrust benefit from our strong leadership, extensive resources, and a partner-focused approach that helps them grow their book of business while providing clients with reliable workers’ compensation solutions.
Learn more about Francis Chou’s investment strategy and his approach to leadership by reading the full article from Financial Services Review. This recognition reinforces our dedication to excellence, both in the financial industry and in the workers’ compensation market we proudly serve every day.