David Trainer
Chief Executive Officer at New Constructs LLC
Profile
Mr. David Trainer is a Founder & Chief Executive Officer at New Constructs LLC and a Treasurer & Director at Humanim, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Humanim, Inc. He is a Wall Street veteran and corporate finance expert.
He specializes in reversing accounting distortions on the underlying economics of business performance and stock valuation.
He combined his expertise and an analytical focus to found New Constructs, which assesses the core impact on stocks from accounting rule changes and corporate actions to create the best fundamental research in the business.
Prior to founding New Constructs in 2002, Mr. Trainer spent over 6 years as a stock analyst on Wall Street.
In 1996, he joined Credit Suisse First Boston where he created an economic (as opposed to accounting)-based earnings model and brand for CSFB equity research.
In November of 2000, Mr. Trainer joined Epoch Partners (acquired by Goldman Sachs in July 2001) where he covered the Customer Relationship Management Software industry.
Mr. Trainer earned his B.S.
in International Business from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX.
David Trainer active positions
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New Constructs LLC
New Constructs LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2002 by David Trainer, New Constructs LLC is a privately-held, independent equity research firm located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm is a long-time member of the Investorside Research Association, a non-profit trade association of investment research providers that do not engage in investment banking, company consulting or research-for-hire. In addition, they have been a Better Business Bureau Accredited business since December, 2009. New Constructs seeks to help their clients make more intelligent capital allocation decisions by more accurately identifying the companies that are the most undervalued relative to their profit potential and the most overvalued relative to their profit potential. The firm's research analyzes the entire financial reporting history of over 3000 companies, including 10-Ks, 10-K/As, 20-Fs, 40-Fs and 8-Ks. They employ a patented research platform for reversing accounting distortions and discounted cash flow analysis to identify 'hidden gems' and 'red flags' buried in financial footnotes. This information includes off-balance sheet debt, hidden charges, false revenues, option liabilities, pension liabilities and asset disposals. New Constructs seeks to help investors: (1) select stocks (2) measure profitability and valuation more accurately (3) fulfill fiduciary responsibilities by taking into account all relevant information and (4) lower their risk and protect their portfolio. The firm's products include: Written Research, Direct Data Feeds, Company Models and a Stock Screener. | Chief Executive Officer | 2002-06-30 |
Former positions of David Trainer
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Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Analyst-Equity | 2001-07-29 |
Epoch Partners
Epoch Partners Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Headquartered in San Francisco, Epoch Partners, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs & Co., is a technology-enabled investment bank focused on high-growth companies and electronically connected institutional and individual investors. The firm offers a full array of investment services. Their ultimate parent is Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS). | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-06-29 |
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. | Analyst-Equity | 2000-12-30 |
Humanim, Inc.
Humanim, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Humanim, Inc. provides human services and workforce development resources. Its services include mental health, vocational, neuro-rehabilitation, developmental disabilities and deaf services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Trinity University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Humanim, Inc.
Humanim, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Humanim, Inc. provides human services and workforce development resources. Its services include mental health, vocational, neuro-rehabilitation, developmental disabilities and deaf services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Commercial Services |
New Constructs LLC
New Constructs LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2002 by David Trainer, New Constructs LLC is a privately-held, independent equity research firm located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm is a long-time member of the Investorside Research Association, a non-profit trade association of investment research providers that do not engage in investment banking, company consulting or research-for-hire. In addition, they have been a Better Business Bureau Accredited business since December, 2009. New Constructs seeks to help their clients make more intelligent capital allocation decisions by more accurately identifying the companies that are the most undervalued relative to their profit potential and the most overvalued relative to their profit potential. The firm's research analyzes the entire financial reporting history of over 3000 companies, including 10-Ks, 10-K/As, 20-Fs, 40-Fs and 8-Ks. They employ a patented research platform for reversing accounting distortions and discounted cash flow analysis to identify 'hidden gems' and 'red flags' buried in financial footnotes. This information includes off-balance sheet debt, hidden charges, false revenues, option liabilities, pension liabilities and asset disposals. New Constructs seeks to help investors: (1) select stocks (2) measure profitability and valuation more accurately (3) fulfill fiduciary responsibilities by taking into account all relevant information and (4) lower their risk and protect their portfolio. The firm's products include: Written Research, Direct Data Feeds, Company Models and a Stock Screener. | Finance |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Finance |
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 |
Epoch Partners
Epoch Partners Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Headquartered in San Francisco, Epoch Partners, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs & Co., is a technology-enabled investment bank focused on high-growth companies and electronically connected institutional and individual investors. The firm offers a full array of investment services. Their ultimate parent is Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS). | Finance |
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