Nick Baltas

Quantitative product specialist at Goldman Sachs with expertise in QIS (quantitative investment strategies), index design and systematic product distribution; guest on the episode to discuss the structure, scale and client dynamics of the QIS industry.

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Nov 1, 2025 • 59min

SI372: QIS Unboxed: Rules, Wrappers, and Reality ft. Nick Baltas

Nick Baltas, a quantitative product specialist at Goldman Sachs, shares insights on the $1.3 trillion QIS industry. He discusses how trading speed affects strategy results and the importance of understanding market resilience versus fragility. Nick highlights the dominance of equities in QIS allocations and the diverse client base from pensions to hedge funds. The conversation also touches on the challenges of designing QIS products for scale and the complexities of index wrappers, revealing the nuanced dynamics that drive this fascinating sector.

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