Thomas Lydon
Director/Board Member at GUGGENHEIM TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BOND & INVESTMENT GRADE DEBT TRUST
Net worth: 48 650 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Thomas Francis Lydon is the founder and currently holds the position of Chief Compliance Officer at Lydon Asset Management, Inc. which was founded in 1996.
He is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ETF Trends, founded in 2005.
Additionally, he co-founded ETF Flows LLC in 2019 and served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer until 2022.
Mr. Lydon's current job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer at ETF Flows LLC, Independent Director at U.S.
Global Investors, Inc., Director at VettaFi LLC, Independent Trustee at Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond & Investment Grade Debt Tr., Trustee at Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust, Independent Trustee at Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund, and Trustee at Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund.
His former job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer at ETF Database, Chairman of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, Director at Orange County Chapter, Independent Director at Harvest Volatility Edge Trust, Independent Trust at Fiduciary, Independent Trustee at Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund, Principal at Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Co., Inc., President of Fabian Financial Services, Inc., and Independent Trustee at Guggenheim Investments, Inc. He also served as an Independent Trustee at Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund from 2005 to 2021.
Mr. Lydon obtained his undergraduate degree from Babson College in 1982.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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| 2023-11-07 | 17,500 ( 0.15% ) | 48 650 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Thomas Lydon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 1994-12-31 |
| GUGGENHEIM STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
| GUGGENHEIM TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BOND & INVESTMENT GRADE DEBT TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Lydon Asset Management, Inc.
 Lydon Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lydon Asset Management, Inc. (dba Global Trends Investments) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Irvine, California. The firm was founded by Thomas “Tom” Lydon in 1996. Global Trends Investments offers comprehensive investment advice for various clients. | Chief Executive Officer | 1995-12-31 |
Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust
 Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust is an open-end management investment company. The trust comprises of 3 funds: Guggenheim Strategy Fund I, Guggenheim Strategy Fund II and Guggenheim Strategy Fund III, which invests in a diversified portfolio of debt securities and financial instruments. Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust was founded on November 8, 2013 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. | Director/Board Member | - |
ETF Trends
 ETF Trends Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of VettaFi LLC, ETF Trends is a financial publication that covers every aspect of the ETF universe. The private company is based in New York, NY. Its editorial team and contributors provide insights and education on the latest trends in the financial industry for financial advisors and self-directed investors. ETF Trends is the sister company to ETF Database, the world's largest independent, ETF-centric digital asset for modern financial advisors, financial professionals, and sophisticated individuals. The company was founded in 2005 by Thomas Francis Lydon, who has been the CEO since then. | Chief Executive Officer | 2004-12-31 |
ETF Flows LLC /Subsidiaries 2/
 ETF Flows LLC /Subsidiaries 2/ Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of TMX Group Ltd., ETF Flows LLC /Subsidiaries 2/ is a private company that operates a web portal providing financial information services. The company is based in Irvine, CA. The CEO of the company is Thomas Francis Lydon. ETF Flows LLC /Subsidiaries 2 was acquired by GKD Index Partners LLC from Mitre Media Corp. on August 04, 2021. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund
 Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund. It is a non-diversified, non-traded management investment company. Its objectives are to provide high income and seek capital appreciation. The company was founded on April 28, 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2019-10-31 |
VettaFi LLC
 VettaFi LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services VettaFi LLC provides indexing, data & analytics, industry leading conferences and digital distribution services to ETF issuers and fund managers. The company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded in 2022. Leland Clemons has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Director/Board Member | 2022-04-30 |
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Training of Thomas Lydon
| Babson College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| U.S. GLOBAL INVESTORS, INC. | Miscellaneous |
| Private companies | 19 |
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Fiduciary/Claymore Energy Infrastructure Fund
 Fiduciary/Claymore Energy Infrastructure Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Fiduciary/Claymore Energy Infrastructure Fund is a closed-end management investment company. It engages in the provision of after-tax total return with an emphasis on current distributions paid to shareholders. The company was founded on October 4, 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond & Investment Grade Debt Tr.
 Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond & Investment Grade Debt Tr. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond & Investment Grade Debt Trust is a diversified and closed-end management investment company, which engages in the investment activities for long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on June 30, 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund
 Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund operates as a mutual fund closed-end investment. It seeks to achieve a total return of current income and capital appreciation. The company was founded on June 7, 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust
Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust is an open-end management investment company. The trust comprises of 3 funds: Guggenheim Strategy Fund I, Guggenheim Strategy Fund II and Guggenheim Strategy Fund III, which invests in a diversified portfolio of debt securities and financial instruments. Guggenheim Strategy Funds Trust was founded on November 8, 2013 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. | Miscellaneous |
Lydon Asset Management, Inc.
Lydon Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Lydon Asset Management, Inc. (dba Global Trends Investments) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Irvine, California. The firm was founded by Thomas “Tom” Lydon in 1996. Global Trends Investments offers comprehensive investment advice for various clients. | Finance |
Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Co., Inc.
 Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Co., Inc. (FIIS) provides investment management services through banks, insurance companies, securities brokers, financial planners, and other financial service providers. The company offers institutional money market funds, long-term investment plans, and cash management funds. It is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund
 Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund operates as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund intends to maximize total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. It pursues a relative value-based investment philosophy, which utilizes quantitative and qualitative analysis to seek to identify securities or spreads between securities that deviate from their perceived fair value and/or historical norms. The company was founded on November 13, 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous |
| Fabian Financial Services, Inc. | |
Orange County Chapter
 Orange County Chapter Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Orange County Chapter operates as a musicians association. The private company is based in Spring, TX. | Commercial Services |
| Guggenheim Investments, Inc. | Finance |
Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund
 Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. Its investment objective is to seek high level of current income and current gains, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on December 3, 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois | |
ETF Database
 ETF Database Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of VettaFi LLC, ETF Database is a comprehensive guide to ETFs. The private company is based in Irvine, CA. The company provides information on various ETFs, including active ETFs, core strategies, and responsible investing. It also offers tools such as an ETF screener, mutual fund to ETF converter, and head-to-head ETF comparison. The company's website features multimedia content such as videos and podcasts. The company was founded in 2009. The CEO is Thomas Francis Lydon. | Technology Services |
Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund
Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Guggenheim Energy & Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund. It is a non-diversified, non-traded management investment company. Its objectives are to provide high income and seek capital appreciation. The company was founded on April 28, 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Harvest Volatility Edge Trust
 Harvest Volatility Edge Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Harvest Volatility Edge Trust engages in the provision and investment in fund management. The company was founded on August 28, 2017 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
ETF Trends
ETF Trends Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of VettaFi LLC, ETF Trends is a financial publication that covers every aspect of the ETF universe. The private company is based in New York, NY. Its editorial team and contributors provide insights and education on the latest trends in the financial industry for financial advisors and self-directed investors. ETF Trends is the sister company to ETF Database, the world's largest independent, ETF-centric digital asset for modern financial advisors, financial professionals, and sophisticated individuals. The company was founded in 2005 by Thomas Francis Lydon, who has been the CEO since then. | Technology Services |
ETF Flows LLC
 ETF Flows LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ETF Flows LLC develops and operates ETF-centric financial advisory platform. The company is headquartered in the United States of America. | Technology Services |
ETF Flows LLC /Subsidiaries 2/
ETF Flows LLC /Subsidiaries 2/ Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of TMX Group Ltd., ETF Flows LLC /Subsidiaries 2/ is a private company that operates a web portal providing financial information services. The company is based in Irvine, CA. The CEO of the company is Thomas Francis Lydon. ETF Flows LLC /Subsidiaries 2 was acquired by GKD Index Partners LLC from Mitre Media Corp. on August 04, 2021. | Technology Services |
VettaFi LLC
VettaFi LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services VettaFi LLC provides indexing, data & analytics, industry leading conferences and digital distribution services to ETF issuers and fund managers. The company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded in 2022. Leland Clemons has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Technology Services |
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