Senior Quantitative Strategist | Financial Innovator | ESG & ETF Expert

Herbert Blank brings over four decades of experience at the forefront of quantitative finance, investment management, and product innovation. As Senior Quantitative Strategist and Chief Blogger at ValuEngine, he leads advanced quantitative research and regularly delivers incisive analysis on U.S. and Canadian equities and ETFs.

Herbert’s extensive career includes founding Quant Pioneers LLC, where he specializes in ETF structuring, smart beta strategies, and responsible investing. He also leads Global Finesse LLC, advising fintech and asset managers on ESG modeling and alternative data integration. Notably, he was the first U.S. ETF portfolio manager at Deutsche Bank and managed the Fidelity Social Principles Fund, pioneering ESG and socially responsible investment indexes since the 1980s.

A recognized thought leader, Herbert contributes regularly to platforms like TalkMarkets and LinkedIn, sharing insights on quantitative strategies, ESG, and market innovation. He has authored influential white papers and served as Chairman of the Steering Committee for QWAFAFEW NYC, a leading quantitative finance professional organization.

Education:

• MBA, Finance — New York University Stern School of Business

• BA, Mathematics — University of Pennsylvania

Herbert’s track record of innovation and leadership brings unique depth and actionable insight to DeepStreet’s community of sophisticated investors.