Using Data to Get an Edge in Alternative Investing | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Visible Alpha provides granular data from sell-side equity research analysts to create comprehensive forecasts for publicly traded companies, serving hedge funds and institutional asset managers.

Key Insights

• 🫥 Visible Alpha provides granular data to bridge the gap in forecasts for publicly traded companies.
• 👤 Hedge funds and institutional asset managers are the main users of Visible Alpha's data.
• ⚾ Opportunities exist outside of the current client base in areas such as corporate IR, investment banking, consulting, and private equity.

Transcript

welcome to the salt sideline report i am leanna  hawkins and we are standing here at salt new york   with rodney peterson he is the chief revenue  officer at visible alpha welcome thank you it's   good to be here so you were speaking on the titans  of data panel this afternoon here at salt new york   and we're happy to have everyone back in real  l... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: How does Visible Alpha create granular forecasts for publicly traded companies?

Visible Alpha sources data from 6,000 sell-side equity research analysts worldwide, taking their granular assumptions into their infrastructure to create a comprehensive framework for understanding forecasts.

Q: Who are the main clients of Visible Alpha?

The main clients of Visible Alpha are hedge funds and long-only institutional asset managers, with a split between traditional stock-picking funds and quant funds using the data for systematic trading.

Q: Are there opportunities for use of Visible Alpha's data outside of the current client base?

Yes, Visible Alpha sees opportunities in areas such as corporate IR, investment banking, consulting, and private equity, where there is a growing interest in granular data for publicly traded markets.

Q: What is the most exciting aspect of the industry going forward, according to the chief revenue officer of Visible Alpha?

The most exciting aspect is the ability to create connections in the massive amount of available data, enabling managers to uncover valuable insights by investing in connecting data sets in meaningful ways.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Visible Alpha addresses the gap in granular forecasts for publicly traded companies by sourcing data from 6,000 sell-side equity research analysts and creating a comprehensive framework.

• The client base of Visible Alpha consists mainly of hedge funds and long-only institutional asset managers, as well as quant funds using the data for systematic trading.

• Apart from the current client base, Visible Alpha sees opportunities in corporate IR, investment banking, consulting, and private equity.