Since 1990, Standard & Poor's Fund Research has provided an unrivalled insight into the performance of the world's leading investment funds by examining not only what managers have achieved, but how.

In a rigorous process of qualitative research, analysis and deliberation, managers are assessed on the stability of their parent group, the appropriateness of their investment policies, and the sustainability of their performance.

The Fund Research team of 19 analysts in Europe (45 globally) has an average 16 years’ investment experience and has been together for an average of seven years.

We undertake face-to-face interviews with fund managers around the globe, covering over 1,300 funds per year.   More detail...