Grassroots^SM Research

Original and Unique

The Grassroots^SM Research division of RCM is a network of independent researchers dedicated to uncovering and investigating marketplace trends. This worldwide research effort utilizes a unique methodology to provide a detailed examination of critical issues affecting current and potential investments.

Company and industry-specific studies are requested by our portfolio managers and analysts who define critical issues impacting their investment decisions. These issues are investigated through in-depth interviews with knowledgeable marketplace sources. With over 20 years of experience compiling these studies, RCM is able to deliver high-quality proprietary information in a manner that is both timely and tailored to the investment needs of our client portfolios.

Resources and Results:

• Over 300 independent researchers worldwide

• 12-person in-house staff

• Over 50,000 current industry contacts around the globe

• More than 30 company and industry-specific studies per month

Grassroots^SM Research provides a "reality check" for RCM's investment decisions by providing access to information more accurately and quickly - going directly to the source. An innovative complement to the firm's team of global industry analysts, Grassroots exemplifies RCM's commitment to going beyond traditional fundamental research.

Client Portfolio Benefits:

• Uncover information ahead of the market

• Provide new investment ideas and perspectives

• Identify events potentially impacting portfolios

• Provide increased level of conviction

Grassroots publishes a Market Monitor news letter each month. Each news letter provide our clients with an overview of recent research. You may view and print the file in Portable Document Format (PDF).

April 2008 Grassroots^SM Market Monitor click to download PDF

On the Ground, Around the World Grassroots ^SM Overview click to download PDF

You can obtain additional information from the website: grassrootsresearch.com

Grassroots^SM Research is a division of RCM. Research data used to generate Grassroots^SM Research recommendations is received from reporters and field force investigators who work as independent contractors for broker-dealers. Those broker-dealers supply research to RCM and certain of its affiliates that is paid for by commissions generated by orders executed on behalf of RCM's clients

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