Originally released in August 2024 as part of our premium client content, we’ve just made this in-depth regional report publicly available for the first time. It explores the evolving alternative data ecosystem in Japan and how global investors are increasingly tuning into new signals in the region.

Inside the report:
🔹 Case studies on data from Honda, Fast Retailing, and more
🔹 Insights on Japan’s digitization and data infrastructure challenges
🔹 Growth drivers behind the local alt data market and the role of JADAA
🔹 Detailed vendor profiles and dataset applications

In this report, we discuss India’s strong economic growth, supported by infrastructure projects, higher incomes, and important policy changes. We also look at how the financial system is changing, including the stock market, private investments, and growing interest from hedge funds. The fast-growing fintech industry and the rise of alternative data are also covered. Finally, real-world case studies featuring various alternative data vendors are showcased, followed by comprehensive vendor comparison matrices to aid in evaluation and decision-making.

This annual alternative data report includes granular industry trends, data sourcing, leading case studies, and technical product updates.

Short interest data serves as a critical indicator of market sentiment, with high short interest suggesting bearish outlooks and low short interest indicating bullish perspectives. Utilizing strategies that leverage this information, such as going long on low short-interest stocks and short on high short-interest stocks, can potentially enhance portfolio performance. However, managers must be cautious of crowded trades and the potential for short squeezes, which can lead to rapid price increases.

This report was created in collaboration with an alternative data provider, Clootrack. Clootrack specializes in harnessing and interpreting complex data sets to provide actionable insights into consumer behavior and employee sentiment. By partnering with Clootrack, this white paper utilizes cutting-edge analysis techniques to explore how nuanced understandings of employee and customer experiences can inform better investment decisions.

This report summarizes the key takeaways from our London alternative data conference on May 16th, 2024. The event’s agenda featured a range of sessions on the latest developments and applications in alternative data such as insights into building database technology, and the impact of alternative data on central banks. In addition, the event covered the use of AI and machine learning in consumer transaction data, methods for addressing blind spots in data discovery, and the regulatory considerations for AI and data compliance in Europe. Download our report to review the panel key points.

Explore alternative data for nowcasting with real-time data for current economic insights. Learn how central banks and businesses use alternative data to track retail performance during COVID-19. Highlights include high-frequency data applications, conference insights, and integration into macro models. This report covers academic research, trends, and top alternative data vendors.

This report on alternative data for energy investing examines the use of alternative data in the energy sector, providing insights beyond traditional market data. By incorporating unique data types like satellite imagery and economic trade information, investors can avoid common biases and gain a more accurate historical view of the market.

This white paper explores the significance and application of Point-in-Time (PIT) data, which captures information at a specific moment, providing a snapshot of data distinct from time-series data. PIT data, critical for eliminating biases such as look-ahead and look-behind biases, is crucial for systematic firms to avoid “survivorship bias” by reflecting the true historical landscape without alterations caused by company changes or corrections.

This white paper delves into the profound shifts within the tech sector brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, spotlighting the accelerated adoption of remote work practices and the heightened demand for various technological products and services. In detailing the tech industry’s journey towards recovery in 2023, the paper underscores the sector’s resilience and its capacity to adapt, fueled by a resurgent interest in AI alongside progress in other technological domains. Data-driven insights emerge as crucial tools for comprehending the fluid market landscape.