Redefining ‘consensus’ in the alternative data era
Barney Bruce-Smythe, Senior Associate (London)
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.
The various forms of consensus estimates:
- Sell-side