Kirk McDonald

Kirk McDonald is a Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst, Quantitative at Argent Capital Management LLC in St. Louis, MO. He leads the firm's quantitative screening and risk management efforts, manages client portfolios, and plays a key role in investment decisions for the Mid Cap Equity and SMID Cap strategies. McDonald is known for his expertise in quantitative research and his integration of both quantitative modeling and fundamental analysis, a methodology he calls 'quantamental.'

McDonald's primary investment focus is on mid-capitalization stocks, where he performs primary market research and manages concentrated portfolios with low turnover. He developed and launched the Argent Mid Cap strategy in March 2014, which is now offered as the Argent MidCap ETF (AMID). His approach targets enduring businesses with consistent cash flow growth, durable competitive advantages, and strong capital allocation, covering a broad universe of mid-cap companies across various sectors.

With over 23 years of industry experience, McDonald previously served as a Portfolio Manager at Fiduciary Asset Management and as a senior consultant for Arthur Andersen. He began his career as a pilot in the United States Air Force. McDonald holds a B.S. in Engineering and Business from the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA in Finance from the University of Oklahoma. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and has made significant contributions to the investment industry through his innovative 'quantamental' approach and leadership in the mid-cap space.