About
Benjamin Wong is an Investment Analyst with Motley Fool Asset Management, where he conducts rigorous, fundamentals-driven research into public companies considered for inclusion in Motley Fool funds. His responsibilities involve deep-dive analysis focused on identifying businesses with strong management teams, scalable business models, and sustainable competitive advantages, aligning with the firm's quality-driven investment philosophy.
Ben specializes in researching equities across various sectors, with particular emphasis on uncovering high-quality, growth-oriented companies poised for multi-year performance. He is noted for contributing investment insights regarding large consumer brands as well as technology, and frequently participates in the analysis for Motley Fool's actively managed ETF portfolios.
Prior to joining Motley Fool Asset Management in 2021, Ben served as an Investment Analyst at Limiar Capital Management and Cartica Management, LLC. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Statistics from the University of Maryland. Ben is regarded for his thoughtful contributions to the investment process and remains an advocate for qualitative research alongside quantitative analysis in portfolio construction.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motley Fool Asset Management | Investment Analyst | Mar 2021 to Present | — |
| Limiar Capital Management | Investment Analyst | Nov 2019 to Feb 2021 | — |
| Cartica Management, LLC | Equity Analyst | Sep 2013 to Oct 2019 | — |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Equity Research Associate | May 2007 to Dec 2012 | — |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst | Jul 2006 to May 2007 | — |
Education
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
2002 — 2006
Others at Motley Fool Asset Management LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Charly Travers | Portfolio Manager | Belle Haven, VA , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Vienna, VA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Washington, DC , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst - Equity Research | Belle Haven, VA , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Washington, DC , United States | |
A Anthony Arsta | Chief Investment Officer | Denver, CO , United States |
S Shelby McFaddin | Investment Analyst | Alexandria, VA , United States |