Tejas Dessai

I’m an investment analyst currently leading Thematic Research at Global X, a pioneer in thematic ETFs with industry-leading products in AI, Defense Tech, Infrastructure, and other key innovation areas.Previously, I covered high-growth themes including AI, self driving, robotics, enterprise tech and more for SSR LLC, focusing on large-cap tech, media, and telecom equities.I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in engineering. My research and insights have been featured in CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Barron’s, Business Insider, and other leading financial outlets.You can find more of my research and commentary at tejasrd.com or follow me on LinkedIn.

✍️ Experience

  • Director of Thematic Research - Global X ETFs

  • Senior Research Associate, SSR LLC

🗞️ Press

  • Defense: we expect nearly $1 trillion in expenses by decade’s end - CNBC

  • Facebook forsakes friends and family to compete with TikTok - Washington Post

  • ETF Providers Rush to Tap Into AI Investing Craze - WSJ

  • 5 Stocks Best Positioned for the AI Boom: Global X Lead AI Researcher - Insider

  • The Diverse Catalysts Proving Tailwinds in the Cybersecurity Space - Nasdaq Trade Talks

  • For Netflix, a Poorer Consumer Isn’t Necessarily Bad - Bloomberg