What is Canopy?
Canopy is a powerful platform for financial data aggregation and analytics that unifies portfolio information from numerous sources, including PDFs, Excel/CSV files, APIs, SWIFT, custodians, and private banks, covering a wide range of asset classes like equities, bonds, funds, private equity, hedge funds, derivatives, real estate, precious metals, cryptocurrencies, art, wine, and collectibles, regardless of currency or geographical boundaries. The platform effectively cleans, standardizes, and consolidates this data into dedicated PostgreSQL databases for each client, enabling users to access data directly through an Excel add-in or to integrate with other systems via read/write database capabilities. Transactions are processed seamlessly, offering valuable insights into asset allocation, performance metrics, P&L, volatility, Value at Risk (VaR), cash flows, risk analytics, and numerous other financial indicators. Users can create an unlimited number of “strategies,” which allow for custom transaction groupings based on various criteria such as asset class, sector, account, or security, and can perform highly configurable calculations using either the web interface or the Excel add-in. This level of customization empowers users to adapt their analytical methods to align with specific investment objectives and strategies, enhancing their overall decision-making process. Furthermore, the platform’s versatility makes it suitable for both individual investors and institutional portfolios alike, ensuring a comprehensive approach to financial analysis.