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Need a stellar under the radar tech fund to research? IVES etf (*NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE> DYOR!)

Dan Ives is widely respected—not so much as a traditional investor or fund manager, but as one of Wall Street’s top technology analysts. His reputation is built on deep sector expertise, bold calls, and media visibility rather than portfolio performance in the classic sense.

📈 Reputation Snapshot

Role: Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Wedbush Securities

Focus: Tech sector—especially software, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI

Media Presence: Regular guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, and BBC; quoted in WSJ, NYT, and Barron’s

TipRanks Stats:

Success Rate: 51%

Average Return per Rating: +9.6%

Coverage: Over 110 tech stocks

Best Call: +523.5% return on Palantir Technologies (PLTR)

🧠 Influence vs. Investment

Dan Ives isn’t a fund manager like Cathie Wood or Bill Ackman. Instead, he shapes investor sentiment through research, forecasts, and thematic conviction—especially around AI, Tesla, and cloud infrastructure. His recent ETF, the Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (IVES), is a curated portfolio based on his AI thesis, and it’s gained traction with over $500M AUM in just a few months.

🧪 Verdict

If you're looking for a visionary tech analyst with a strong media footprint and bold thematic plays, Dan Ives fits the bill.

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