Aaron Monroe

Aaron Monroe, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager at Diamond Hill Capital Management, where he co-manages the Small Cap strategy. He has been with Diamond Hill since 2007, initially serving as an equity trader before transitioning to portfolio management. Monroe is based in the United States and works closely with clients to deliver long-term outperformance through fundamental equity research.

His primary focus is on U.S. small-cap equities, analyzing companies within the Russell 2000 Index and seeking durable, profitable businesses with strong management alignment. Monroe employs a disciplined, repeatable investment process with emphasis on both qualitative attributes and the intrinsic value of portfolio holdings, investing across a variety of sectors while targeting companies with positive long-term opportunities.

Before joining Diamond Hill, Monroe held roles as a consulting group analyst. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, reflecting his broad expertise in equity analysis, portfolio management, and fundamental research. Through his leadership in small-cap strategies, Monroe has contributed to delivering strong client outcomes and maintaining the firm's reputation for rigorous, business-first investment approaches.