Roundhill Hires Citi Strategist Drew Pettit as Chief Investment Strategist — Roundhill Financial Inc.

Event summary

Roundhill Investments appointed Drew Pettit as Chief Investment Strategist on August 24, 2026.
Pettit previously served as Director of U.S. Equity Strategy and ETF Strategy & Analysis at Citi Research.
Roundhill has broken into the top 25 U.S. ETF issuers by assets under management.
Pettit will lead Roundhill's investment strategy and research efforts, focusing on thematic equity strategies.

The big picture

Roundhill's hire of Drew Pettit underscores the firm's push to strengthen its thematic ETF strategy amid growing competition in the ETF space. Pettit's background in thematic investing and ETF research positions Roundhill to capitalize on emerging market trends, particularly in novel technologies. The appointment comes as Roundhill solidifies its place among the top 25 U.S. ETF issuers by assets under management, signaling a strategic focus on innovation and differentiated investment products.

What we're watching

Strategic Differentiation: How Pettit's thematic expertise will differentiate Roundhill's ETF offerings in a competitive market.
Market Positioning: Whether Roundhill can sustain its momentum as a top 25 U.S. ETF issuer with Pettit's leadership.
Innovation Pace: The pace at which Roundhill introduces new thematic ETFs under Pettit's strategic guidance.