Jay Jacobs

Jay Jacobs

U.S. Head of Thematic and Active ETFs at BlackRock

Jay Jacobs is the U.S. Head of Thematic and Active ETFs at BlackRock. In this role, Jay oversees the overall product strategy, thought leadership, and client engagement for the firm's thematic and active ETF business. Jay is also responsible for BlackRock's international ETF suite.


Previously, Jay founded and led Global X's Research and Strategy team, which originates the firm’s insights on markets and ETFs. He also guided the planning and development of the firm’s strategic direction.


Prior to joining Global X, Jay was a business analyst at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the ETF and Indexing Group, where he helped launch hundreds of ETFs on the NYSE Arca trading platform.


Jay is frequently cited as an expert in the media across print, online and broadcast media including CNBC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. He holds a BA from Emory University in International Studies and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is a CFA charter holder.


Mr. Jacobs is a member of the executive advisory board of Columbia Business School’s Program for Financial Studies. He resides in the New York area and is an avid explorer, spending his spare time in the outdoors hiking, skiing, kayaking, and mountain biking.

 



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FEATURED ARTICLES

Market Insights

Investing in AI: It’s about how, not if

Aug 15, 2024 | Jay Jacobs

Discover how AI’s impact may extend beyond the “Magnificent 7,” & how investing across the AI value chain offers a potentially more rewarding approach.

Market Insights

Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Similarities, differences and considerations

Jul 22, 2024 | Jay Jacobs

Learn about the key differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum

Market Insights

The rebirth of American manufacturing: Growth and innovation

Jul 18, 2024 | Jay Jacobs

Discover how U.S. manufacturing could be poised for a renaissance, driven by a reshaping of supply chains and changing political and economic priorities

Investment Strategies

Bitcoin volatility guide: Trends & insights for investors

Jul 11, 2024 | Jay Jacobs

Explore the journey of bitcoin's volatility, from turbulent beginnings to a promising decline. Learn how these trends affect long-term investing.

Market Insights

Finding investment opportunities in neuroscience and AI

Jul 09, 2024 | Jay Jacobs

We analyze the ways in which innovation and digitization come together to brighten the outlook for the healthcare sector.

Market Insights

Thematic Mid-Year Update: What’s next for AI & geopolitics

Jun 24, 2024 | Jay Jacobs

Dive into thematic ETFs and learn how geopolitics, AI, and semiconductor advancements are reshaping investment opportunities.

Market Insights

The pursuit of outperformance: Unconstrained equity investing

Jun 18, 2024 | Jay Jacobs

Learn more about how unconstrained investing allows for a more flexible approach to portfolio management and the potential to outperform.

Market Insights

The bitcoin halving: What is it? And why does it matter?

Apr 16, 2024 | Jay Jacobs

Dive into the mechanics behind the 2024 bitcoin halving, a scheduled event that seeks to ensure bitcoin's scarcity and can help the digital asset’s long-term viability.

Market Insights

Changing the game for bitcoin investing with an ETF

Feb 20, 2024 | Jay Jacobs

Learn how bitcoin ETFs such as IBIT expand access to bitcoin investing.

Market Insights

2024 Thematic Outlook: Three themes to get investors off the sidelines

Nov 15, 2023 | Jay Jacobs

Learn about three themes that we believe will be key to navigating the year ahead.

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