Ying Ko

Ying Ko, CFA, is a Senior Analyst at Argent Capital Management LLC in St. Louis, Missouri, where he plays a key role in equity research supporting the firm's flagship strategies, including Large Cap Growth and Dividend Select. At Argent Capital, he specializes in analyzing U.S. equities, leveraging a disciplined, bottom-up investment process that seeks to identify opportunities driven by transformational change in companies and industries. His responsibilities include in-depth industry analysis, equity selection, and supporting portfolio construction as part of the firm’s investment team.

Ko’s sector expertise spans large-cap U.S. stocks, with a noted focus on technology—including semiconductors—and industries affected by supply chain dynamics, as referenced in his recent published commentary on the semiconductor shortage. His analytical work also contributes to high-conviction portfolios targeting both growth and dividend-yield strategies, emphasizing companies with sustainable growth or dividend histories.

Prior to joining Argent Capital in 2006, Ko served as an Analyst at Edward Jones and as an Advisory Research Associate at RBC Wealth Management, gaining broad experience in fundamental research and financial analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and an MBA in Finance from the University of Minnesota, as well as a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis, highlighting his strong analytical background and interdisciplinary expertise.