Profil
Dr. Alex To is Managing Member at Cross Current Research LLC.
He founded the firm in 2009.
He has over 20 years of experience in life sciences and healthcare investing derived from professional engagements on both the buy-side and the sell-side.
Dr. To started his career in life sciences and healthcare investments in 1991 when he joined Castle Group Ltd with responsibilities for financing early-stage biotechnology companies.
In 1994, he launched his successful career as an eminent sell side biotech analyst, leading biotech research for three major brokerage houses.
He first joined Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette and established its biotech equity research group from the ground up.
He later joined Deutsche Bank and served as its global head of biotech research.
A year later, he moved to Credit Suisse First Boston to revamp its biotech research operations.
In 2001, he joined Duquesne Capital LLC as head of healthcare investments, where he was responsible for many successful investments in life sciences and healthcare services.
He also correctly called the downturn in biotech stocks in 2001 and created a profitable short portfolio.
He later founded Junction Capital, LP.
In 2006, he returned to sell side research and joined Natixis Bleichroeder, a French financial conglomerate, as a Managing Director and to head the firm’s biotech research.
He received an M.D.
from Boston University and an M.B.A.
from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Postes actifs de Alex To
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Cross Current Research LLC
 Cross Current Research LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2009 by Dr. Alex To, Cross Current Research LLC is an independent research firm located in Skillman, New Jersey. The firm offers comprehensive fundamental industry and company-specific research, as well as technical analysis of stocks and markets. They cover the healthcare, technology and financial services sectors. Cross Current Research offers services to institutional investors. | Fondateur | 01/01/2009 |
Anciens postes connus de Alex To
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Natixis Securities Americas LLC
 Natixis Securities Americas LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2002, Natixis Securities Americas LLC is an investment bank and SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered New York City with offices in several leading U.S. cities and affiliate offices in London and Paris. The firm is a division of Natixis and a subsidiary of Natixis SA. Their client base is located throughout North America and Europe and ranges from the largest mutual fund and pension fund managers to specialist hedge funds. Natixis Securities Americas' sales and trading teams are located in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Houston. Natixis Securities Americas' research efforts focus on identifying new insights about companies that are not fully reflected in their stock prices. The firm also seeks to provide clients with access to the managements of listed companies and to other industry experts. They arrange for such marketing opportunities, in the form of road shows, conferences, meetings and conference calls. Natixis Securities Americas' institutional trading desk offers clients trading capabilities in equities all over the world. The firm focuses on specific global markets to provide clients with the best possible execution worldwide. Natixis Securities Americas employs a transatlantic approach that examines the effects of technological, market and regulatory developments across both continents on the companies under coverage. In the U.S., they provide in-depth sector coverage on energy (oil services, exploration and production, alternative energy and coal), healthcare (large-cap pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and healthcare services) and media (media conglomerates, content creators, interactive TV and new media, as well as technical analysis. In Europe, Natixis Securities Americas applies a country-wide approach to all of the key sectors of France, Germany, Austria and Central and Eastern Europe. Combined, the firm's product offering includes more than 600 stocks. Natixis Securities Americas global trading group specializes in the trading, execution and settlement of international equities. The firm provides 24-hour access to 55 global markets. They cater to broker/dealer and institutional clients, providing ADR and ordinary share executions on an agency or proprietary basis. The firm can accommodate most client trading requirements from basket trading to block orders. To complement their international trading reach, Natixis Securities Americas domestic bulletin board trading group currently markets over 2000 U.S.-based companies. The firm offers their clients innovative trading technology through a proprietary Direct Market Access (DMA) platform, Enabler Direct. This product allows immediate access to a variety of liquidity sources through one anonymous interface. Natixis Securities Americas' global brokerage services group offers services to a select group of professional clients. The firm seeks to partner with banks, broker/dealers, hedge funds and high net-worth clients that can utilize their blend of international capabilities and traditional brokerage services to support and enhance their success. Their global brokerage services group is prominent in international securities, equity trading and brokerage operations in over 55 countries around the world. They have experience in both the pre-trade and post-trade requirements in each of these countries. | Analyst-Equity | 31/01/2010 |
Duquesne Capital Management LLC
 Duquesne Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1981 by Stanley Druckenmiller, Duquesne Capital Management LLC is a hedge fund manager located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with an additional office in New York City | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2000 |
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
 Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve. | Analyst-Equity | 31/12/1997 |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. | Analyst-Equity | 31/12/1996 |
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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Finance |
Natixis Securities Americas LLC
Natixis Securities Americas LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2002, Natixis Securities Americas LLC is an investment bank and SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered New York City with offices in several leading U.S. cities and affiliate offices in London and Paris. The firm is a division of Natixis and a subsidiary of Natixis SA. Their client base is located throughout North America and Europe and ranges from the largest mutual fund and pension fund managers to specialist hedge funds. Natixis Securities Americas' sales and trading teams are located in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Houston. Natixis Securities Americas' research efforts focus on identifying new insights about companies that are not fully reflected in their stock prices. The firm also seeks to provide clients with access to the managements of listed companies and to other industry experts. They arrange for such marketing opportunities, in the form of road shows, conferences, meetings and conference calls. Natixis Securities Americas' institutional trading desk offers clients trading capabilities in equities all over the world. The firm focuses on specific global markets to provide clients with the best possible execution worldwide. Natixis Securities Americas employs a transatlantic approach that examines the effects of technological, market and regulatory developments across both continents on the companies under coverage. In the U.S., they provide in-depth sector coverage on energy (oil services, exploration and production, alternative energy and coal), healthcare (large-cap pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and healthcare services) and media (media conglomerates, content creators, interactive TV and new media, as well as technical analysis. In Europe, Natixis Securities Americas applies a country-wide approach to all of the key sectors of France, Germany, Austria and Central and Eastern Europe. Combined, the firm's product offering includes more than 600 stocks. Natixis Securities Americas global trading group specializes in the trading, execution and settlement of international equities. The firm provides 24-hour access to 55 global markets. They cater to broker/dealer and institutional clients, providing ADR and ordinary share executions on an agency or proprietary basis. The firm can accommodate most client trading requirements from basket trading to block orders. To complement their international trading reach, Natixis Securities Americas domestic bulletin board trading group currently markets over 2000 U.S.-based companies. The firm offers their clients innovative trading technology through a proprietary Direct Market Access (DMA) platform, Enabler Direct. This product allows immediate access to a variety of liquidity sources through one anonymous interface. Natixis Securities Americas' global brokerage services group offers services to a select group of professional clients. The firm seeks to partner with banks, broker/dealers, hedge funds and high net-worth clients that can utilize their blend of international capabilities and traditional brokerage services to support and enhance their success. Their global brokerage services group is prominent in international securities, equity trading and brokerage operations in over 55 countries around the world. They have experience in both the pre-trade and post-trade requirements in each of these countries. | Finance |
Duquesne Capital Management LLC
Duquesne Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1981 by Stanley Druckenmiller, Duquesne Capital Management LLC is a hedge fund manager located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with an additional office in New York City | Finance |
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve. | Finance |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. | Finance |
Castle Group Ltd.
 Castle Group Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Places for People Group Ltd., Castle Group Ltd. is a holding British company with interests in residential property management and portable appliance testing. The company is based in Scarborough, UK. Castle Group was acquired by Paladin Group Ltd. on July 14, 2006 for $14.74 million. | Finance |
Cross Current Research LLC
Cross Current Research LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2009 by Dr. Alex To, Cross Current Research LLC is an independent research firm located in Skillman, New Jersey. The firm offers comprehensive fundamental industry and company-specific research, as well as technical analysis of stocks and markets. They cover the healthcare, technology and financial services sectors. Cross Current Research offers services to institutional investors. | Finance |