FactSet and The Wall Street Journal Analysts Surveys

FactSet and The Wall Street Journal have teamed up again for the Best on the Street and Asia's Best Analysts Surveys. Both surveys are based on a quantitative evaluation of performance using the all-inclusive FactSet Estimates database to calculate rankings.

The Wall Street Journal "Best on the Street" and "Asia's Best Analysts" are unique surveys that identify the top equity securities analysts in a number of chosen industries, based on an objective, quantitative evaluation of their stock-picking performance.

Best on the Street Analysts Survey

Analysts based in U.S., Europe, and Asia who follow U.S.-listed stocks are considered for the rankings. The survey focuses on 44 industries thought to be of particular interest to investors. Within each industry, the top three analysts are identified using buy/sell recommendations made throughout the calendar year.

Click here or visit www.factset.com/wsj-preview to view the online results from this year's survey.

Asia's Best Analysts Survey

Analysts based in one of the ten countries evaluated for the survey who follow at lease five stocks within the specified industries and countries are considered for the rankings. The survey focuses on 21 sectors and ten countries including China, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and Australia. The top three analysts in each sector, as well as the top three analysts overall in each country, are identified using buy/sell recommendations made throughout the calendar year.

Click here or visit http://online.wsj.com/public/page/asias-best-analysts.html to view the online results from the 2011 survey.

Rely on a premier global database

FactSet Estimates provides consensus- and detail- level estimates and statistics from leading investment banks and research firms. With over 780 contributing brokers, FactSet covers more than 16,300 active global companies.

Access the most accurate data in the industry

FactSet Estimates provides several dozen estimate types and maintains consistent methodology, combining a great breadth of data with a level of transparency that ensures the highest quality data.

Take advantage of value added analytics

In addition to comprehensive content, FactSet Estimates delivers a broad range of analytics. View broker recommendations, like those used to determine the "Best on the Street" and "Asia's Best Analysts," within FactSet Estimates, along with innovative analytics to supplement your research, such as the Estimates Scorecard and Same Store Sales report. Winners from each year's survey are also flagged within FactSet, so FactSet clients, including top buy-side firms, can see who stands out from the pack as the "Best on the Street".