About
Alex Khalsa is a Portfolio Manager at Readystate Asset Management LP, based in Chicago, IL, where he is responsible for directing investment strategies and managing portfolio risk for clients. His primary focus is on public equity investments, specifically in U.S. and global markets, leveraging deep fundamental research and quantitative analysis to identify high-potential opportunities.
Prior to his current role, Alex served as an Analyst at Readystate Asset Management LP, gaining hands-on experience in security selection and portfolio construction, and previously as an Associate at PIMCO, where he supported operations in fixed income and macroeconomic research. His background spans both equity and fixed income asset classes, with broad exposure to institutional investment processes and client mandates.
Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and the Kellogg Certificate in Financial Economics from Northwestern University, showcasing his strong academic foundation in financial theory and quantitative analysis. He has contributed to the evaluation of student equity research presentations at Northwestern’s Asset Management Practicum, and is recognized for his rigorous approach to security analysis and portfolio management within the investment industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readystate Asset Management LP | Portfolio Manager | Mar 2024 to Present | Convertibles |
| Readystate Asset Management LP | Analyst | Nov 2021 to Mar 2024 | — |
| PIMCO | Associate | Jan 2021 to Nov 2021 | — |
| PIMCO | Analyst | Jul 2019 to Jan 2021 | — |
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics; Kellogg Certificate in Financial Economics, Economics
2015 — 2019
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Aurko Joshi | Senior Investment Analyst | United States |
J James McFarland | Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Principal | United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager, Rates | New York, NY , United States | |
A Alexander Rupert | Senior Analyst | United States |
| Investment Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
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