Dan Ives Launches Yorkville Ives Merchant Bank After Wedbush Exit
Star tech analyst Dan Ives is going independent, launching Yorkville Ives & Co. after departing Wedbush Securities.
Dan Ives just leveled up. The Wall Street analyst best known for his bullish calls on Tesla and Big Tech has split from Wedbush Securities to launch his own merchant bank — Yorkville Ives & Co. — and the move is a big deal for anyone who follows his research.
Yorkville Ives & Co. isn't a niche boutique. The firm is built to cover the full stack: investment banking, equity research, institutional trading, and principal investing all under one roof. That's an ambitious scope for a new shop, and it puts Ives in a position to do deals, not just talk about them.
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For retail traders, this matters. Ives built his reputation on high-conviction, market-moving calls. Going independent typically means fewer compliance guardrails and more freedom to say exactly what he thinks — which is either great news or a cautionary tale depending on your risk tolerance. Either way, his commentary just got a lot more unfiltered.
The departure from Wedbush closes a long chapter. Ives was one of the most quoted analysts on the Street, and Wedbush leaned heavily on his visibility to drive brand recognition. Replacing that profile won't be easy for the firm. Meanwhile, Ives gets to build something on his own terms — and in this market environment, a shop that blends research with real capital deployment could carve out serious ground.
Watch this space. Yorkville Ives & Co. is one to track whether you're an institutional player or a retail investor who's ever acted on one of his price targets. Continue reading at US Top News and Analysis.
