Alternative Research Group

The Alternative Research Group identifies unique, value-added independent research products and introduces them to buyside analysts and portfolio managers. The team works on an exclusive basis with a small number of research firms handpicked through a rigorous selection process. They provide outsourced sales and coverage to these providers, and trading support through Direct Access Partners’ global execution platform. Alternative Research Group seeks to partner only with research providers who have innovative methodologies, actionable research and strong track records.

• Unique Methodologies
  The Alternative Research Group seeks only research providers with innovative methodologies that produce actionable ideas. These may include compliant primary research models or highly differentiated fundamental research. The focus is entirely on idea-generation and deep insight, not maintenance research or traditional stock coverage.
• Rigorous Due-Diligence
  The Alternative Research Group has developed an intensive screening process to identify high-quality research providers. The process entails investigative interviews, product analysis, market research, compliance reviews and background checks. Qualifying providers are subject to approval by both an internal selection committee and an external panel of buyside analysts and portfolio managers.
• Trading Support
  Direct Access provides trading and payment support for institutional research clients. Through its high-quality platform clients have connectivity to over 100 global equity markets, global fixed income, listed derivatives, sophisticated execution tools and the knowledge and experience of seasoned sales trader teams in each asset class.
• Comprehensive Coverage
  ARG’s goal is to build best-in-class coverage across key sectors and methodologies while continuing to apply its trademark rigorous selection criteria. Target segments include healthcare, technology, retail, industrials, energy, financials, emerging markets, forensic analysis and policy research.