Damien Amato
Senior Research Analyst - US Small Cap at Deprince Race & Zollo Inc.
About
Damien Amato is a Senior Research Analyst specializing in US Small Cap equities at DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., a Florida-based institutional asset manager. Based in Orlando, he has held this role since June 2020 and is responsible for generating fundamental research and investment recommendations within the US Small Cap space. Amato plays a key role in identifying value opportunities and supporting the firm's disciplined, dividend-focused investment methodology.
His research coverage centers on US small cap stocks, encompassing a broad range of industries within the small capitalization segment. He focuses on uncovering undervalued equities with attractive dividend yields and identifiable catalysts, supporting DePrince, Race & Zollo’s commitment to value investing in the institutional market.
Amato holds an MSc in Finance and a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance from Lancaster University. Over his tenure at DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., he has advanced from Research Analyst to Senior Research Analyst, cementing his expertise in small cap equities and fundamental analysis within the US market.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc. | Senior Research Analyst - US Small Cap | Jan 2020 to Present | — |
| DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc. | Research Analyst - US Small Cap | Jun 2014 to Present | Responsible for researching and evaluating US publicly traded companies up to $20bn in market cap within Technology, Industrials, Health Care and Materials; applying a value oriented, dividend focused... |
Education
Lancaster University
MSc, Finance
2003 — 2004
Lancaster University
BA (Hons), Accounting & Finance
2000 — 2003
Skills & Expertise
Others at Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Brendan Long | Small and Micro Cap Senior Research Analyst | Orlando, FL , United States |
 | Co-Portfolio Manager | Equity Research Analyst | Partner | Orlando, FL , United States |
F Falko Huettenberger | Senior Equity Research Analyst | Winter Park, FL , United States |
G Greg Ramsby | Partner | Orlando, FL , United States |
J Jamin Lundy | Senior Equity Research Analyst | United States |
J Joe Turman | Senior Research Analyst | Winter Park, FL , United States |
K Kelly Carbone | Managing Partner | Orlando, FL , United States |
 | Partner | Winter Park, FL , United States |
M Marc Miller | Partner, Portfolio Manager Emerging Markets | Winter Park, FL , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Winter Park, FL , United States |