Michelle Li

Michelle Li is an Investment Analyst at Parnassus Investments, LLC in New York, where she focuses on equity research with a particular emphasis on the consumer sector. She applies advanced analytical techniques to identify market trends, evaluate company fundamentals, and inform portfolio decisions for long-term, responsible investment strategies.

Prior to joining Parnassus in 2023, Michelle honed her expertise as an Investment Associate at Alger, where she worked on equity analysis and financial modeling, and previously began her career in capital markets as a Summer Analyst at Morgan Stanley. Throughout her roles, she has developed significant experience with stock valuation, behavioral aspects of investing, and executing research across a range of asset classes, especially within long-short equity strategies.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, double majoring in Economics and Psychology. Her background enables her to integrate economic analysis with insights into investor behavior, strengthening her capacity to evaluate both quantitative and qualitative drivers in her sector coverage. Michelle’s achievements include guiding key investment decisions and contributing to notable portfolio outcomes at leading asset management firms.