Innovative Dual Research Platform – Committed to independent research
Global Research Platform
Research is at the cornerstone of RCM's investment activities. RCM employs over 50 industry specialists who analyse companies and industry dynamics leveraging proprietary tools. Central to attracting the calibre of analysts that we require to sustain our research platform is the company ethos that research is not just a stepping stone to becoming a fund manager but is a career in its own right.
As sector based investing has gained recognition from the wider investment community over the last 20 years, the need for a sector based research platform became reinforced. RCM's proprietary research platform has been organised in this way since the 1970s and enables us to compare investment opportunities across regional borders and to construct holistic, integrated, bottom-up equity portfolios.
Grassroots® Research
Grassroots® Research within RCM is a network of independent researchers dedicated to uncovering and investigating marketplace trends. This worldwide research effort provides a detailed examination of critical issues which may impact current and potential investments.
Resources and Results:
- Over 300 independent researchers worldwide
- 12-person in-house staff
- Over 50,000 current industry contacts around the globe
- 40-50 company and industry-specific studies per month
Grassroots® Research provides a "reality check" for RCM's investment decisions by providing access to information more accurately and quickly – going directly to the source. An innovative complement to the firm's team of global industry analysts, Grassroots® Research exemplifies RCM's commitment to going beyond traditional fundamental research.
Client Portfolio Benefits:
- Uncover information ahead of the market
- Provide new investment ideas and perspectives
- Identify events potentially impacting portfolios
- Provide increased level of conviction
