BCA Research
BCA Research is the leading independent provider of global investment research and macro strategy. Founded in 1949 with the launch of the Bank Credit Analyst, the firm has a decades long track record of helping institutional investors make high conviction decisions based on rigorous, unconflicted analysis. BCA Research delivers leading edge forecasts of all major asset classes and economies to a global client base that includes 80% of the world’s top asset managers. BCA Research provides a comprehensive ecosystem of products designed to support every stage of the investment process. Its work is defined by an independent outlook, a focus on identifying market turning points, and a deep commitment to providing actionable intelligence that cuts through global complexity.
Associated People
1987 - present
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1992 - 2015
ABOUT BCA RESEARCH
BCA Research is the leading independent provider of global investment research and macro strategy.
The firm operates under a proprietary framework known as The BCA Way, which prioritizes macro allocation over individual stock picking to identify major market turning points.
Its work is defined by an independent outlook and a deep commitment to providing actionable intelligence that cuts through global complexity.
BCA Research works with a prestigious global client base, including sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, pension fund plan sponsors, foundations, endowments, hedge funds, family offices, and high net worth financial advisors.
To support this global reach, the firm maintains a head office in Montreal along with local offices in London, New York, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, and Shanghai.
CORE RESEARCH SERVICES & DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
Global Investment Strategy (GIS): The firm’s flagship service, led by Chief Global Strategist Peter Berezin, provides high-level macro recommendations for the world's largest allocators.
Geopolitical and GeoMacro Strategy: Specialized research that integrates political risk and power dynamics with traditional economic forecasting to calculate market scenario probabilities.
Asset Class Strategies: Deep dive analysis and actionable trade ideas across Fixed Income, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, and Energy.
Global Asset Allocation (GAA): A dedicated portfolio construction service that advises investment committees on both tactical and strategic asset allocation.
BCA Live & Unfiltered (BLU): A daily interactive platform where chief strategists debate the latest market events, providing clients with real-time access to the firm's best ideas.
Digital Applications and Mobile Access: Next generation tools including a personalized research app that features live webcasts, podcasts, and custom feeds tailored to specific investment mandates.