Redefining ‘consensus’ in the alternative data era
Cristina Joos, Research Analyst (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