Goldman Plays Options Offense: Acquiring NEOS to Build Active ETF Powerhouse

Published on August 12, 2026

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is continuing its aggressive expansion into active, high-yielding options strategies with a definitive agreement to acquire NEOS Investments. Similar to Innovator Capital Management, another recent acquisition, NEOS has established a firm leadership position in the ETF space.

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