Grassroots Research Overview

Grassroots^SM Research commissions investigative research for asset-management professionals, and it publishes Market Monitor, a monthly newsletter designed to bring objective, real-world investment information to light. For disciplined money managers, information obtained from financial intermediaries and company management isn’t enough. Portfolio managers and equity analysts who consistently produce superior performance need independent and unbiased information to help with their decisions. The staff at Grassroots^SM Research listens every day to the concerns and unanswered questions that portfolio managers and analysts express about company- or industry-specific issues, and then form those concerns and questions into projects to be completed by freelance reporters and field force investigators around the world.

These independent reporters gather information to address those concerns, bridging the information gap between Main Street and Wall Street. By talking to knowledgeable sources in the “real world” – doctors, sales managers, engineers, educators – about what they do and what they see, reporters collect market wisdom that wouldn’t be accessed otherwise.

Investment analysts aren’t the only ones who benefit from Grassroots^SM Research. Because we maintain a policy of confidentiality and anonymity in all of our publications, final copies of Market Monitor articles are provided to reporters’ sources, so that they can see the collected opinions of their peers and competitors. Moreover, the most recent issue of Market Monitor is always available at this website, so visitors can check in anytime to see what Wall Street professionals are thinking about – and what Main Street has to say in response.

For print, please download our Grassroots Overview brochure: On the Ground, Around the World

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Grassroots^SM Research is a division of RCM . The information and opinions expressed here represent the judgment of RCM and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. RCM, and it’s affiliates, officers, employees or clients may effect or have effected transactions for their own account(s) in the securities mentioned here or in any related investments, which positions may change at any time without notice. The securities discussed do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold, or recommended for RCM clients. The information and opinions have been compiled or arrived at from sources believed to be reliable and in good faith, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to their accuracy, completeness or correctness. RCM accepts no liability whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of this information.

Research data used to generate Grassroots^SM Research recommendations is received from reporters and field force investigators who work as independent contractors for broker-dealers. Those broker-dealers supply research to RCM and certain of its affiliates that is paid for by commissions generated by orders executed on behalf of RCM's clients.