We are trusted by more than 150,000 financial advisors as an important source of independent investment research and insights. Our approach blends fundamental equity principles with forensic accounting techniques to establish company value and determine STARS rankings.
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Navigating the complex world of wealth management requires a flexible approach.
Gone are the days when a narrow focus on equity research sufficed for sophisticated advisors and knowledgeable clients.
Misvalued projections and outdated analysis only leave them to pick up the pieces. Today’s landscape demands a forward-thinking and adaptable strategy.
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Unique Valuation Approach
We do not follow a singular approach to company valuation. We apply the most relevant valuation techniques for each company and industry, often using multiple methods, to triangulate around what we determine is the most reasonable valuation for a company.
Sought-After Expertise
Whether on television, online or in print, our team of fundamental equity analysts are highly sought after experts across global financial markets and regularly appear on prominent financial and investment media outlets worldwide.
CFRA is trusted by the most sophisticated global firms
Assets managers
5 of 10 top firms
Hedge funds
10 of 20 top firms
Mutual funds
4 of 5 top firms
Pension funds
5 of 10 top firms
Wealth managers
3 of 5 top firms
Banks
10 of 20 top firms
Online brokers
8 of 10 top firms
D&O Insurers
3 of 5 top firms
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Our independent and high-quality fundamental equity insights are specifically designed for the Wealth Management community and driven by our proprietary institutional-grade methodology.
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Staying on top of market trends
CFRA uses diverse methods to evaluate company and industry valuations, providing clients with informed investment decisions.
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Featuring buy-sell-hold recommendations, price targets, and STARS rankings for over 1,600 global companies; quantitative coverage of an additional 13,000+ global companies.
Proprietary STARS Rankings
CFRA Equity Research uses a 5-level ranking system based on an expectations framework for identifying future cash flows embedded in a company's share price.
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Comprehensive Risk Assessments
We believe complementing our recommendations with a thorough risk management process is critical in maintaining trust. Below are examples of some risk hurdles our recommendations must pass:
- Analyst Risk Assessment: Analysts assign a risk rating to each company focused on going concerns, cash flow and balance sheet strength. This assessment is not volatility related.
- Forensic Accounting Assessment: Covered companies receive forensic accounting rating and are flagged in the event a company falls into the high-risk category.
- Sector Meeting Assessment: Analysts must present and defend their recommendations to a panel of peers focusing on scenario analysis and risk/reward profile.
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Whether on television, online or in print, our team of fundamental equity analysts are highly sought after experts across global financial markets and regularly appear on prominent financial and investment media outlets worldwide.
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