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Ron Piccinini

Director, Head of Investment Research,

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth

About Ron

Ron Piccinini joined Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in 2023 as director, head of investment research. In this role, he is focused on portfolio risk modeling, custom portfolio design, and assessment of alternative investments, including options and derivatives. Mr. Piccinini brings an extensive background in risk analytics, portfolio theory and model development, and quantitative research to Ashton Thomas. He studied the 1998 collapse of Long-Term Capital Management and subsequently wrote a graduate dissertation on heavy-tailed distributions using neural networks. Ron has applied the knowledge and experience gained through his quantitative research to risk management systems and processes at a number of well-known financial firms.

 


Ron's Videos

In today's evolving market landscape, constructing a resilient portfolio requires a strategic approach to risk management and yield enhancement. John Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, and Ron Piccinini, Ph.D., Director, Head of Investment Research at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, as they discuss modern portfolio construction, the role of options in risk mitigation and how investors are adapting to changing market dynamics.