Rufus Rankin — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Director of Investment Strategy at ProShares, focusing on quantitative research and investment strategy for ETFs
Authored "Multi-Dimensional Diversification," which introduced the use of Principal Component Analysis in portfolio construction
Managed several billion dollars in multi-asset and multi-strategy portfolios for institutional clients
Helped spearhead the growth of Equinox Funds to more than $2 billion in assets in the liquid alternatives sector
Holds a doctorate in business and finance from Grenoble Ecole de Management
Taught graduate-level investment research as an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business

Biography

Rufus Rankin serves as the Director of Investment Strategy at ProShares, where his work centers on quantitative research, investment strategy, and policy initiatives across the firm's suite of ETFs. His approach combines rigorous empirical research with practical application, supporting senior management, product development, investor education, and broader industry engagement.