Dan Ives
Dan Ives is the Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, a leading investment and wealth management firm recognized for its deep expertise in innovation and finance. With more than two decades of experience as a Wall Street technology analyst, Ives has built a strong reputation for his in-depth analysis across the software, hardware, and emerging technology sectors, including electric vehicles, cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence. His research focuses on identifying disruptive technologies that are reshaping industries and driving global digital transformation. Prior to joining Wedbush Securities, he spent 16 years at FBR Capital Markets, covering enterprise software and hardware markets and delivering actionable investment insights to institutional and retail investors. Today, Ives is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in technology equity research, frequently appearing on CNBC, Bloomberg, Reuters, and other major financial media outlets. A sought-after speaker and market strategist, he regularly presents at global conferences across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia, sharing expert perspectives on market trends, innovation cycles, and the future of technology-driven investing.
Dan Ives Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Managing Director and Global Head of Technology
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Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst, FBR Capital Markets
Academic History
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M.B.A., Finance
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B.S., Finance
TECH EXPERTISE
Dan Ives is a seasoned technology analyst with more than two decades of experience covering the enterprise software, hardware, and disruptive technology sectors. Since 2000, he has worked on the sell-side, analyzing key trends shaping the global tech industry.
At Wedbush Securities, Ives serves as Senior Analyst and Managing Director, leading research coverage on software, cloud computing, mobile technology, and emerging innovations.
Before joining Wedbush, he spent nearly 20 years as a Senior Analyst for Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) at FBR Capital Markets, where he established a strong reputation for his deep expertise in enterprise software and mobile ecosystems.
He also served as Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Technology Research at GBH Insights, a full-service marketing analytics and research firm, where he advised corporations on digital strategy, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLICATIONS
Dan Ives is one of the most recognizable tech commentators in global financial media, frequently offering expert insights on market trends, technology stocks, and innovation.
He regularly appears on major television networks including CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox News, BBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, France 24, Sky News, ABC Australia, and TV Tokyo, providing real-time market commentary and analysis.
His expertise has also been featured on programs such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, PBS NewsHour, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, CNN’s Erin Burnett OutFront, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Daily Show.
In addition, Ives is a frequent guest on Bloomberg Radio, NPR, BBC, and ABC News, where he discusses major developments in the tech sector.
His insights are regularly cited by leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The New York Times, Barron’s, Time Magazine, Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Investor’s Business Daily, The Sydney Morning Herald, South China Morning Post, and Le Monde, among many others.