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Scott Helfstein

Scott joined Global X in 2022. He is responsible for delivering actionable insights and innovative investment strategies to clients, researching trends at the intersection of accelerating technological, demographic, and environmental change. Previously, Scott was responsible for building out the ProShares line-up of thematic ETFs. Prior to that, he served as Head of Thematic Portfolios and Co-Head of Market Research and Strategy at Morgan Stanley, launching the firm’s thematic research and portfolios, while managing a team that developed global multi-asset investment advice. Scott also held prior roles at BNY Mellon, Credit Suisse First Boston, and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. His work has appeared in numerous media outlets including Barron’s, Bloomberg, and Foreign Affairs. Scott is the co-chair of the Business and Security Roundtable at Fordham University’s Center for National Security and is a Fellow at the Center for Cyber and Homeland Security at Auburn University. He served as an Assistant Professor of Social Science at the U.S. Military Academy and the Director of Research at West Point’s Combating Terrorism Center, working across 60 government offices. He is also a member of the Economic Club of New York and was a Term/Corporate Member in the Council on Foreign Relations. Scott holds a Joint Doctorate in Public Policy and Political Science from the University of Michigan, an MA in War Studies from King’s College (London), and a BBA in Finance from The George Washington University.

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There’s a lot to unpack with tariffs. Here we break down potential implications across the economy, markets, and investment themes.
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Concerns about stretched equity valuations are understandable, but we think the S&P 500 Index may be fairly valued.
Aug 11, 2025By
While policy decisions dominate the headlines, secular shifts transforming the economy speed ahead, creating potential opportunities for investors.
Jun 30, 2025By and
The Global X 2025 Midyear Outlook is presented in two parts: Macroeconomic by Scott Helfstein and International by Malcolm Dorson.
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Markets’ current relative calm may be an ideal time to explore strategies for assessing core exposures and managing volatility.