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News Brief
By: PointLine Media Research & Editorial Team
August 12, 2026
This appointment signals a significant strengthening of The Leuthold Group’s tactical asset management capabilities. By integrating a seasoned ETF strategist, the firm positions itself to better navigate complex market cycles, ensuring its long-standing commitment to disciplined, quantitative-focused investment strategies remains competitive for institutional and private clients alike.
The Leuthold Group, a distinguished leader in investment research and asset management, has officially announced the appointment of David Slegh as a senior research analyst, portfolio strategist, and portfolio manager. This strategic hire underscores the firm’s commitment to bolstering its deep bench of expertise and maintaining its rigorous, data-driven approach to market analysis and portfolio construction.
Slegh joins the firm with over 15 years of industry experience, most notably serving as an ETF specialist and portfolio manager at CAPTRUST, where he successfully launched the firm's ETF Strategist Group. His extensive background also includes portfolio management roles at Quantitative Advantage and Vector Wealth Management, alongside active leadership positions with the CFA Society Minnesota and CAIA Minnesota.
Co-CEO John Mueller expressed enthusiasm regarding the addition, noting that Slegh’s proven track record in tactical asset allocation will be instrumental to the firm's future growth. As The Leuthold Group approaches five decades of institutional research excellence, this leadership expansion reinforces its legacy of combining disciplined quantitative methodologies with thoughtful, original market insights for its diverse client base.