Methodology and further reading
In 2015, KPMG commissioned the Custom Research Group at Institutional Investor
Research (IIR) to examine investors’ and sell-side analysts’ views on the use of data
and analytics (D&A) by public companies. We surveyed 260 investors and sell side
analysts and supplemented the survey findings with interviews with six investors
and four sell side analysts.
19%
260
investors
and sell-side
analysts
from around
the world
72%
4%
BUY-SIDE INVESTORS
BUY-SIDE FIRMS’ ASSETS
UNDER MANAGEMENT
53%
47%
56%
25%
19%
Analysts
Research directors
Corporate management
This executive briefing
summarizes
the topline findings from “Data and Analytics: A New
Driver of Performance and Valuation.” You
can find this report, along with industryspecific briefings and topical summaries at
the following URL:
www.kpmg.com/us/dna
5%
SURVEY RESPONDENT TITLES
SELL-SIDE ANALYSTS
KPMG
resources
on Data and
Analytics
Analysts
Portfolio managers
Corporate management
Data and Analytics: A New Driver of Performance and Valuation | October 2015
 $50 billion or more
In addition, KPMG offers a wealth of other
resources for companies interested in data
and analytics. Visit the link above to learn
about the firm’s point of view on the data,
technology, and business challenges that lie
ahead, as well as discover more about the
firm’s experience and capabilities in data
and analytics.
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The research and commentary in this document are intended to highlight results, trends,
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this study.
 $10 billion to $50 billion
 Less than $10 billion
10
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