Fixed Income Leaders USA 2024

June 12 - 14, 2024

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Adam Gould

Global Head of Equities Tradeweb

Adam Gould is a Managing Director and Global Head of Equities at Tradeweb, a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets. He oversees Tradeweb’s global institutional equities electronic trading platform for ETFs, options, ADRs and convertible bonds, as well as its wholesale equity derivatives dealer-to-dealer platform, Dealerweb. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of ETF Sales and Business Development at Direxionshares, where he helped launch ETF trading, building and managing client relationships among institutional investors to support the expansion of the business. Prior to that, Adam was a Portfolio Manager and trader in the Index Fund Asset Management group at the Bank of New York, helping to manage index funds and separately managed accounts. In that role, he also oversaw all trading activity and investment decisions for his portfolios. Adam received a B.Sc. in Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Georgetown University. He current holds licenses for the FINRA Series 3, 7, 24, 55 and 63.

Main Day 1 - June 13th

11:40 AM ETFs Panel: Tapping into ETF growth: How are ETFs creating new liquidity opportunities in fixed income markets and how are future product innovations set to transform market dynamics and trading strategies?

  • How is the surge in ETF popularity reshaping traditional notions of liquidity in fixed income markets and what is impact on bid-ask spreads, market depth, and the ability to execute large trades in a rapidly changing landscape?  
  • How is the adoption of algorithmic trading, smart order routing and the integration of data analytics enhancing efficiency in fixed income ETF trading?  
  • How is the evolving market structure influenced by the proliferation of fixed income ETFs and which challenges and opportunities are arising from the coexistence of ETFs and traditional bonds, as well as the impact on market makers, liquidity providers, and institutional investors?  
  • What regulatory considerations should be further examined to ensure investor protection, market integrity, and the role of regulators in maintaining a fair and transparent marketplace?  
  • How investors are incorporating ETFs into their portfolios, managing risk, and achieving diversification amidst a changing fixed income investment landscape? 

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