Executive Summary

This report provides detailed information from North American-based investors regarding small/mid-cap funds, including helpful benchmark data such as:

  • Equity reported average spend and small/mid-cap commission mix
  • Number of brokers used for small/mid-cap research/advisory services
  • Proportion of one-on-one meetings at broker conferences
  • Alternative data sets used as part of investment proce


Methodology

This report provides detailed information on cash equities markets according to buy-side firms located in North America regarding small/mid-cap funds. Research is based on in-person and telephone interviews with 120 respondents in the 2018 Study. The data in this report is based upon aggregated results from individuals participating in the study.