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About
Sobby Arora, CFA, is an Analyst at Davis Advisors in New York, where he has been a key member of the investment team since 2017. At Davis, he focuses on global equities and is responsible for rigorous bottom-up research, stock selection, and investment recommendations across a diversified set of industries. His analysis supports the firm's strategy of identifying well-managed businesses with sustainable competitive advantages trading at attractive valuations.
Prior to joining Davis Advisors, Mr. Arora held senior investment roles at Federated Investors, including Senior Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager, where he specialized in global financials and contributed to portfolio management and research processes. He also gained experience at ING Investment Management, further broadening his expertise in fundamental equity research and portfolio analysis.
Mr. Arora holds an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a BA in Computer Science and Economics from Colgate University. He is a CFA charterholder and recognized for his expertise in global equity markets, with a track record of disciplined, value-oriented investing. Sobby is active in alumni initiatives at Colgate and has contributed to the investment industry by championing thoughtful, research-driven long-term investing.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Advisors | Analyst | Nov 2017 to Present | — |
| Federated Investors | Senior Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager | Jan 2017 to Nov 2017 | Manage the financials sleeve of several International equity funds |
| Federated Investors | VP, Investment Analyst (Global Financials) | Jan 2013 to Dec 2016 | Ownership of stock selection in the global financials space for several mutual funds strategies including International Core, Europe Value, Emerging Markets etc. (AuM ~4bn) |
| ING Investment Management | International Equities Analyst (Financials) | Jun 2010 to Oct 2012 | • Conduct fundamental research to support stock selection for a $600MM Long Only International Equities fund. Research focus includes banks, insurers, exchanges, real estate etc |
| Credit Suisse | Equity Research Summer Associate | May 2009 to Aug 2009 | — |
| Strategic Investment Advisors, Inc | Equities Analyst and Assistant Portfolio Manager | Jun 2004 to Jan 2008 | Buy-side equity research analyst focusing on stock selection in US Financials and Industrials. Assisted in managing an Equity Income portfolio. |
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
MBA, Finance
2008 — 2010
Colgate University
BA, Computer Science, Economics
2000 — 2004
Skills & Expertise
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|---|---|---|
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| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
P Pierce Crosbie | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
D Darin Prozes | Analyst | Larchmont, NY , United States |
K Kathy Yeager | Managed Money Trader | Tucson, AZ , United States |
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