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Dan Trang

Dan Trang

Senior Equity Analyst and Co-Mgr Special Situations at Hodges Capital Management Inc.

Dallas, TX , United States

About

Dan Trang is a Senior Equity Analyst and Co-Manager of Special Situations at Hodges Capital Management Inc., based in Dallas, TX. In his current role since 2016, he is responsible for conducting in-depth equity research, identifying investment opportunities, and co-managing portfolios targeting unique and event-driven strategies. His core focus is on U.S. small and mid-cap stocks, with an emphasis on special situation equities such as turnaround candidates, distressed assets, and companies undergoing significant corporate events.

Prior to Hodges Capital, Dan held the position of Senior Equity Analyst and Vice President of Research at an investment bank from 2012 to 2016, where he developed industry expertise across consumer, industrials, and energy sectors. Earlier in his career, he was an Equity Analyst at GreenBull Fund, contributing to equity research and portfolio construction for multi-sector investment strategies. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for rigorous analytical skills and a keen ability to uncover value in niche market segments.

Dan holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business and degrees from Northwestern University. He is recognized for his deep sector knowledge, particularly in evaluating special situation equities, and for driving successful investment outcomes in complex market environments. His professional achievements include delivering consistent alpha across managed portfolios and contributing original research that has informed key investment decisions within the firm.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Hodges Capital ManagementSenior Equity Analyst and Co-Mgr Special SituationsJan 2016 to Present
-generalist coverage in healthcare (ex-biotech), technology (ex-semi's), restaurants, and special situations and event driven opportunities. -Co-manage HCM Special Situations Fund
Investment BankSenior Equity Analyst and VP of ResearchJan 2012 to Jan 2016
-generalist research coverage on healthcare, technology, and special situations. -Promoted to VP of Research from Senior Research Analyst after 2 years -Promoted to Senior Research Analyst after 1 yea...
GreenBull FundEquity AnalystJan 2010 to Jan 2012
-hedge fund seeded by co-founder of Maverick Capital and Ranger Capital. -outperformed benchmark index
IPM ManagementInvestment AnalystDec 2006 to Dec 2009
Healthcare investment fund specializing in physician owned hospital and ASCs Specialized in recapitalization and private placements
BAO, Multicultural Event Orchestration, Corp.Business DevelopmentJan 2003 to Jan 2006

Education

The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business

MBA

2009 2011

Northwestern University

Skills & Expertise

Value Investing
Equity Valuation
Valuation
Long/Short Equity
Private Equity
Stock Valuation
Investment Management
Equity Research
Investments
Hedge Funds
Business Development
Due Diligence
Research
Investment Banking
Finance
Corporate Finance
Financial Markets
Portfolio Management
Investor Relations
Fundamental Research
Equities
Angel Investing
Banking
Alternative Investments
Mutual Funds
Series 7
Series 86
Series 63
Series 87
FINRA
Financial Modeling
Venture Capital
Trading
Growth Investing

Others at Hodges Capital Management Inc. (6)

NameRoleLocation
Chris Terry
Chris Terry
Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Senior AnalystDallas, TX , United States
E
Eric Marshall
President, Head of Research, Senior Investment OfficerDallas, TX , United States
R
Rob Parnell
Sr Vice PresidentDallas, TX , United States
Trey Hays
Trey Hays
Vice PresidentDallas, TX , United States
Derek Maupin
Derek Maupin
Research AnalystDallas, TX , United States
F
Fletcher Hodges
PresidentNew York, NY , United States