Nelson Dong

Nelson Dong is an Analyst at Holocene Advisors, LP, based in New York, NY, where he is responsible for conducting investment research and supporting portfolio decision-making across a range of sectors. With experience at Maverick Capital and Point72, Nelson brings expertise in financial analysis and equity research to his current role. At Holocene Advisors, he focuses primarily on public equities, leveraging deep sector knowledge to analyze market trends and identify investment opportunities within industries such as technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary, drawing on his prior coverage at leading hedge funds.

Nelson began his investment career at Point72 as a Research Analyst and later advanced to Analyst roles at Maverick Capital and Holocene Advisors. In each position, he has contributed to fundamental research efforts, modeling, and idea generation for long/short equity portfolios. His track record reflects strong analytical capabilities in assessing competitive dynamics and valuation across multiple asset classes.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. Nelson’s academic background also includes coursework at Rutgers University and Yale University, providing a foundation in quantitative analysis and macroeconomic theory. His professional journey is distinguished by solid sector research and a commitment to quality investment analysis in the hedge fund industry.