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Michael Decter
Chairman at
HEALTHCARE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Michael Barry Decter is the founder of LDIC, Inc., established in 1998, serving as Chief Investment Officer & Chairman.
Current jobs include Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at Healthcare Special Opportunities Fund, Director at Auto Sector Retiree Health Care Trust, Director at Institute for Research on Public Policy since 2013, and Director at Brandon University since 2013.
Former jobs include Chairman at Medavie, Inc., Chairman at Patients Canada from 2014 to 2019, and Director at Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Harvard University, conferred in 1974.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | 291,162 ( 21.7% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-06-29 |
Michael Decter active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HEALTHCARE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | Chairman | - |
LDIC, Inc.
 LDIC, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance LDIC employs bottom-up, value-oriented approach to investing in individual companies which considers global influences from varying sectors and geographical regions. Their main objective is to preserve capital and limit risk. The firm implements specific asset allocation policies for each client and ow portfolio turnover. Their research efforts include both fundamental analysis and technical research. LDIC sell a security if its fundamentals deteriorate or it has reached the firm?s internal target price. | Founder | 1997-12-31 |
Institute for Research on Public Policy
 Institute for Research on Public Policy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) is an independent Canadian think tank that produces evidence-based research and analysis to support decision-making in public policy. The non-profit company is based in Montréal, Canada. The IRPP conducts research on topics such as economic growth, workforce empowerment, equity, inflation targeting, housing efficiency, fiscal relations, indigenous political issues, and federalism. It publishes the Policy Options magazine and hosts the Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation, which provides insights on federation-related topics including trade barriers, immigration trends, and intergovernmental agreements. The IRPP is also developing an AI-enabled sovereign impact assessment agent to streamline impact assessment processes for major projects, integrating federal environmental and socio-economic data and indigenous knowledge. The institute engages the public and policymakers through events, podcasts, publications, and an online store, and offers opportunities for research proposals, media engagement, and career openings. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
Brandon University
 Brandon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 2013-04-30 |
Auto Sector Retiree Health Care Trust
 Auto Sector Retiree Health Care Trust Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a Pension/Retirement Fund | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Decter
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Patients Canada
 Patients Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-partisan and non-governmental organization | Chairman | 2019-12-10 |
Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada
 Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Director/Board Member | - |
Medavie, Inc.
 Medavie, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides personal health benefits coverage services | Chairman | - |
Training of Michael Decter
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
95
1st degree connections
9
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
LDIC, Inc.
LDIC, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance LDIC employs bottom-up, value-oriented approach to investing in individual companies which considers global influences from varying sectors and geographical regions. Their main objective is to preserve capital and limit risk. The firm implements specific asset allocation policies for each client and ow portfolio turnover. Their research efforts include both fundamental analysis and technical research. LDIC sell a security if its fundamentals deteriorate or it has reached the firm?s internal target price. | Finance |
Brandon University
Brandon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Medavie, Inc.
Medavie, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides personal health benefits coverage services | Health Services |
Institute for Research on Public Policy
Institute for Research on Public Policy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) is an independent Canadian think tank that produces evidence-based research and analysis to support decision-making in public policy. The non-profit company is based in Montréal, Canada. The IRPP conducts research on topics such as economic growth, workforce empowerment, equity, inflation targeting, housing efficiency, fiscal relations, indigenous political issues, and federalism. It publishes the Policy Options magazine and hosts the Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation, which provides insights on federation-related topics including trade barriers, immigration trends, and intergovernmental agreements. The IRPP is also developing an AI-enabled sovereign impact assessment agent to streamline impact assessment processes for major projects, integrating federal environmental and socio-economic data and indigenous knowledge. The institute engages the public and policymakers through events, podcasts, publications, and an online store, and offers opportunities for research proposals, media engagement, and career openings. | Commercial Services |
Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada
Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Auto Sector Retiree Health Care Trust
Auto Sector Retiree Health Care Trust Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a Pension/Retirement Fund | Finance |
Patients Canada
Patients Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-partisan and non-governmental organization | Commercial Services |
Healthcare Special Opportunities Fund
 Healthcare Special Opportunities Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
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