WEST PALM BEACH, FL (HEDGECO.NET) – Standard and Poor�s has announced the creation of its Managed Account (SMA) Evaluator. This software was necessitated by the �growing demand for separately managedaccount research by both individual investors and financial advisors,� according to a new press release. The new platform is a tool aimed at helping advisors analyze, compare, and evaluate separatelymanaged accounts; the SMA Evaluator also �classifies, evaluates and ranks over 250 hand selected money managers running over 500 SMA products in the United States.�
The product is Web based software developed for investment advisors and brokers; it is also available through Standard & Poor’s customizable Web Solutions platform. In addition, the Evaluator serves as a �stand-alone application that can be integrated into proprietary client websites.�
Some of the features of the software include: Proprietary five-factor ranking system, benchmark analysis and returns-based performance metrics, holdings-based performance attribution, sector, and style analysis. The new software would also help portfolio managers prepare risk analysis & research reports, and to analyze overviews of the firms, their people, and investment processes.
Gib Watson, President of Prima Capital said, �Investor attention has certainly been drawn to a number of conflicts of interest in the investments industry, consequently, the advisor market is demanding a reliable source of quality, independent research for all investment products — including separately managed accounts. SMA Evaluator delivers comprehensive analytics, information, and rankings on a relevant universe of managers to help advisors restore client confidence and grow their businesses,� Watson explained.
Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies is the world’s foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research, data and valuations. With 5000 employees located in 20 countries, Standard & Poor’s has more than 140 years of experience in fulfilling such obligations.
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