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Nasdaq Dorsey Wright
NASDAQ DORSEY WRIGHT is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Richmond, VA, since 1987. The firm manages approximately $1.0 billion in assets.
Nasdaq Dorsey Wright
NASDAQ DORSEY WRIGHT is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Richmond, VA, since 1987. The firm manages approximately $1.0 billion in assets. It has 25 employees and 14 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Richmond
Corporate office
Richmond, VA, United States
Principals
Thomas J. Dorsey
Co-Founder
M. Scott Wright
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Nasdaq Dorsey Wright?
The firm was co-founded by Thomas J. Dorsey and M. Scott Wright, who continue to lead the development of its research methodology. Day-to-day operations are managed by a small team of quantitative analysts based in Richmond. The firm does not have a traditional CIO or portfolio manager because it does not manage discretionary capital.
How does Nasdaq Dorsey Wright source proprietary deal flow?
Nasdaq Dorsey Wright does not engage in proprietary deal flow or direct investing. Its business is the creation and licensing of quantitative research and indexes. The firm's relative-strength models analyze publicly traded securities globally, generating rankings that advisors and institutions use for their own portfolio decisions.
Is Nasdaq Dorsey Wright structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a research firm?
Nasdaq Dorsey Wright is a research and index provider, not a family office. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nasdaq, Inc. after being acquired in 2016. The firm's role is to supply analytical tools and index construction, not to manage wealth for any controlling family.
Does Nasdaq Dorsey Wright participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm does not participate in fund commitments or direct deals. Its revenue comes from subscription fees for its research platform and licensing fees for its indexes. This passive, subscription-based model allows it to remain neutral in the asset management landscape.
What investment stages does Nasdaq Dorsey Wright typically target?
The firm's methodology is agnostic to stage — it ranks securities based on trailing relative-strength metrics, which can be applied to any liquid asset class. Its indexes have historically focused on US large-cap equities, but the platform covers international equities and ETFs. The focus is on momentum factors, not stage or lifecycle.
How is Nasdaq Dorsey Wright related to Nasdaq?
Nasdaq acquired Dorsey Wright & Associates in 2016 for an undisclosed sum, rebranding it as Nasdaq Dorsey Wright. Since then, the firm has been integrated into Nasdaq's index division. The Richmond office operates semi-autonomously, maintaining the Dorsey Wright brand and methodology.
Does Nasdaq Dorsey Wright maintain philanthropic structures?
There is no public record of a separately incorporated philanthropic foundation attached to Nasdaq Dorsey Wright. The firm itself is a for-profit subsidiary focused on research and index services. Its principals may engage in personal philanthropy, but that is not disclosed as part of the firm's corporate identity.
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