About
Daniel Nall is a principal at Aristides Capital LLC, a Louisville-based investment firm known for its equity strategies with quantitative overlays, arbitrage, and significant short positions. As principal, he plays a key role in portfolio management and firm operations, supporting the multi-strategy hedge fund’s trading and investment research functions. Nall has advanced quickly within Aristides, rising from Operations & Research Associate to his current leadership position.
His investment expertise includes U.S. equities, with a strong focus on event-driven, arbitrage, and short-selling strategies across sectors such as healthcare, consumer, and technology. Aristides is widely recognized for its success in identifying and profiting from "fraudy small-caps" and activist short opportunities, especially within biotech and other volatile segments. Nall is central to the research and execution processes behind these core strategies.
Daniel Nall’s professional background includes experience at Wildcat Investors and academic roles at the University of Kentucky prior to joining Aristides Capital. He is based in Louisville, KY. While specific educational credentials are not disclosed in public sources, his rapid promotion and critical role in the firm’s strategy reflect a high degree of analytical and operational expertise within the hedge fund industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristides Capital | Principal | Jun 2013 to Present | — |
| Aristides Capital | Associate for Operations and Research | Jun 2013 to Present | — |
| Wildcat Investors | Partner and Founder | Nov 2009 to May 2013 | — |
| University of Kentucky | Student | Aug 2009 to May 2013 | — |
| Tatro Capital | Intern | May 2012 to Jan 2013 | — |
| Teewinot Asset Management | Trader and Portfolio Analyst | Jan 2012 to Jan 2013 | — |
| Center for Academic and Tutorial Services | Tutor | Aug 2010 to Dec 2011 | — |
| Kerr-Greulich Engineers | Intern | Jun 2009 to Aug 2010 | — |
| Woodhaven Country Club | Pro Shop Employee | Apr 2006 to Aug 2010 | — |
Education
University of Kentucky
Bachelor's degree, Mathematical Economics
2010 — 2013
University of Kentucky
Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering
2009 — 2012
University of New South Wales
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering; Finance
2011 — 2011
Others at Aristides Capital LLC (2)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Analyst | United States | |
| Equity Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |