ETFs, FUNDS
Jay Jacobs
US Head of Thematics & Active Equity ETFs,
BlackRock
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About Jay
Jay Jacobs is the US head of thematics and active equity ETFs s at BlackRock. In this role, he is responsible for the research and development of the Megatrends suite, driving the commercialization of these products, as well as managing product sales and marketing for the Megatrend franchise. Mr. Jacobs is also responsible for BlackRock's active equity and international ETF suites. He is a frequently cited expert in print and online publications as well as broadcast media including CNBC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal among others. Mr. Jacobs holds a BA from Emory University in international studies and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is a CFA charter holder.
Jay's Videos
Join Helen Hayes, head of iShares Canada, and Jay Jacobs, U.S. head of Thematics and Active Equity ETFs, to learn about the role of thematic ETFs in a portfolio and key themes we’re seeing play out in 2024 through granular pockets of opportunity within A.I., medical innovation, and emerging markets.
Jay Jacobs
ETFs
22:09
Summer has been anything but slow, with markets roiled by inflation, interest rates, and recession concerns. To navigate the current environment, investors need to deeply consider portfolio construction and utilize precise investment tools to reflect their market views. BlackRock's Robert Hum, US Head of Factor ETFs, and Jay Jacobs, US Head of Thematics and Active Equity ETFs, will discuss the opportunities found across minimum volatility, clean energy, and the electric vehicle value chain.
Jay Jacobs
STRATEGIES
29:12
We have entered a new market regime characterized by high volatility, inflation, and uncertainty, in which investors are seeking more nimble investment tools. Join Jay Jacobs, US Head of Thematics and Active Equity ETFs at BlackRock, for a discussion about thematic investment opportunities that may provide resilience and long-term structural growth. Jay will dive into how investors can capture transformational themes-ranging from clean energy to AgTech and food innovation to infrastructure-and position their portfolios amidst uncertainty.
Jay Jacobs
MARKETS
20:31