Inside the NEOS & Goldman Sachs Deal: NEOS Co-Founder Troy Cates Explains

NEOS INVESTMENTS IS JOINING GOLDMAN SACHS — WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ETF INVESTORS?Big news in the ETF industry!On August 12, 2026, NEOS Investments announced that it has agreed to join Goldman Sachs Asset Management. To get the inside story directly from NEOS, I’m joined again by Troy Cates, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of NEOS Investments, to discuss the announcement and, most importantly, what it means for investors who own or are considering NEOS ETFs.In this interview, Troy walks us through why NEOS decided to partner with Goldman Sachs, what Goldman brings to the table, and what investors should expect as the two firms come together.We discuss:• The details behind the Goldman Sachs and NEOS announcement• How the opportunity came about• Why Goldman Sachs was the right strategic partner for NEOS• What the deal means for the NEOS brand and employees• What existing NEOS ETF investors need to know• How Goldman Sachs can help NEOS grow beyond what it could have done independently• How the NEOS and Goldman Sachs ETF platforms could work together• Whether investors should expect any ETFs to be combined, changed or eliminated• What this means for upcoming NEOS ETF launches• Potential changes investors should—or shouldn't—expect• Misconceptions Troy has heard since the announcement• When the transaction is expected to become effective• The key takeaways for existing and prospective NEOS ETF investorsNEOS has become one of the leading names in options-based income ETFs, with strategies designed to generate income while maintaining exposure to stocks, bonds and other asset classes. Now, with Goldman Sachs Asset Management joining the picture, there could be significant implications for the future growth of the platform.If you own SPYI, QQQI, IWMI, BTCI, NEHI, or other NEOS ETFs, or you're considering adding one to your portfolio, this is an interview you won't want to miss.Do you think Goldman Sachs joining forces with NEOS is a positive development for NEOS ETF investors? Let me know in the comments!