Dan Trang
Senior Equity Analyst and Co-Mgr Special Situations at Hodges Capital Management Inc.
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
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodges Capital Management | Senior Equity Analyst and Co-Mgr Special Situations | Jan 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 Bank | Senior Equity Analyst and VP of Research | Jan 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 Fund | Equity Analyst | Jan 2010 to Jan 2012 | -hedge fund seeded by co-founder of Maverick Capital and Ranger Capital. -outperformed benchmark index |
| IPM Management | Investment Analyst | Dec 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 Development | Jan 2003 to Jan 2006 | — |
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business
MBA
2009 — 2011
Northwestern University
Skills & Expertise
Others at Hodges Capital Management Inc. (6)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States | |
E Eric Marshall | President, Head of Research, Senior Investment Officer | Dallas, TX , United States |
R Rob Parnell | Sr Vice President | Dallas, TX , United States |
| Vice President | Dallas, TX , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States | |
F Fletcher Hodges | President | New York, NY , United States |