We introduce private equity investors to the conventional and alternative datasets available for use, such as consumer transactions, sentiment, geolocation, financial, and employment data.

Are two heads better than one? Is there indeed strength in numbers? We review consensus data resources from the sell-side, buy-side, retail investing, credit rating, and economist communities. We also consider the various forms of prediction markets, betting markets, and platforms for crowdsourced trade ideas.

Tracking air, land and sea freight can provide a lens into global trade flows and offers a gauge for global demand. In this report we summarise 1) the different types of freight data, 2) vendors that offer timely trade insights, and 3) outline where to find free sources of freight data.