Dan Ashmore, CFA
Head of Research
Location:
Medellín, Colombia
Education & qualifications:
- CFA Charterholder, CFA Institute
- BSc in Economics & Finance, University College Dublin
Current investments:
NASDAQ:AAPL, NYSE:DIS, BTC/USD,
Knows about:
Macroeconomics, Financial Modelling, Blockchain Analytics
Dan bounces between asset classes, blending a macroeconomic framework with quantitive skills.
Experience:
Dan was our Head of Research until 2023, when he parted to join a crypto hedge fund. Previously worked as an investment analyst within the alternative investment arena of aviation finance in Ireland. He has appeared regularly on CNBC talking markets, with his analysis also featuring in publications such as Bloomberg and the Financial Times. His book, Bitcoin, Money & Human Beings, is now out, analysing humanity's relationship with money and whether Bitcoin has a place in an investment portfolio.
Bio:
Dan is currently living in Medellín, Colombia, where he is desperately trying to pick up just enough Spanish so that he can play live poker and enquire about where the peanut butter is located in the supermarket. He also enjoys playing sports, reading and suffering through Newcastle matches.