Eagle Alpha’s Second Annual Alternative Data Industry Report

Eagle Alpha’s second annual alternative data industry report explores industry-wide alternative data growth and trends, M&A in the alternative data vertical, the most engaged research and publications from the year gone by, and outlines the resolve to solve buyer and vendor needs through product development including platforms, improved taxonomy, data connectivity, and compliance features.

Alternative Data for Private Markets

Alternative Data for Private Markets

Introduction: Alternative data is increasingly being used in private markets, including private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure, across deal origination, due diligence, and post-acquisition value creation and risk mitigation. Initially, interest in...

Alternative Data for Tracking Employment Trends

Alternative Data for Tracking Employment Trends

Background Employment data has been the 4th most popular alternative data category on the Eagle Alpha data discovery platform over the past 12 months, seeing a 40% YoY increase in the number of employment datasets onboarded. Job listings data provide asset managers...

The Rise in Alternative Data for Crypto Investors

The Rise in Alternative Data for Crypto Investors

Cryptocurrency, or “crypto” as it has become widely referred to, has been one of the quickest moving trends in the investment space of late, with retail and institutional investors throwing their hats in the ring. In a recent conversation with Netherlands-based...

Alternative Data: The Source of ESG Truth

Alternative Data: The Source of ESG Truth

Background ESG is the hottest topic in the data world right now. Regulators and asset owners are putting increasing pressure on funds to invest in a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible way. This provides a great opportunity to funds who offer ESG...

Alternative Data in Emerging Markets Asia

Alternative Data in Emerging Markets Asia

Background Emerging Markets Asia, and China, in particular, have become a hotbed of activity for alternative data. At Eagle Alpha, we are seeing rocketing demand for data from the region. Initially, this demand was from international managers looking to better...