David Blitzer

David Blitzer, Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices, shares fascinating insights into the world of indexing. He discusses the merger of S&P and Dow Jones, the criteria for stock selection in major indices, and the evolution of the S&P 500's methodology. The conversation highlights the significance of the Global Industry Classification Standard and the recent reclassification of real estate into its own sector. Blitzer also analyzes the difficulties active managers face in outperforming the S&P Dow Jones Indices as index investing continues to rise.