MACRO RESEARCH FOR HEDGE FUNDS
Actionable Macro Research That Drives Alpha
Spot inflection points early, strengthen conviction, and act decisively across asset classes and market regimes. For over 75 years, BCA has delivered independent macro insight that helps hedge funds identify catalysts, manage risk, and act swiftly and decisively to unlock alpha.
Why hedge funds rely on BCA for macro insight
In competitive markets, edge comes from seeing what others miss – and acting before it’s priced in. Hedge fund CIOs rely on BCA for clear, forward-looking macro insight that cuts through complexity and highlights what matters now.
Our clients use BCA to sharpen conviction, pressure-test positioning, and act decisively when macro conditions change.
Who we work with
BCA partners with hedge funds operating across strategies, asset classes, and investment horizons
Global Macro & Multi-Asset Funds
Systematic, Quant & Macro-Quant Strategies
Global Macro & Multi-Asset Funds
CIOs, PMs, Analysts, & Risk Teams
What you get
Benefit from global macro intelligence delivered in formats built for speed, clarity and action.
Our hedge fund experience is designed to surface what matters most, so you can absorb signals quickly and respond decisively.
Executive, decision-ready summaries and audio briefings that highlight key takeaways and essential reading
Actionable trade ideas when macro conditions change
Direct access to senior strategists, with the ability to ask questions or schedule calls directly through the client portal
Cross-asset macro frameworks spanning all major regions and markets, supported by proprietary models
Independent, data-driven analysis free from trading, asset management, or banking conflicts
Global Investment Strategy
As BCA Research’s flagship publication, the Global Investment Strategy service provides macro-based investment recommend...
Geopolitical Strategy
The financial industry’s premier geopolitical research service. We use hard data to calculate scenario probabilities and...
GeoMacro
The first investment framework integrating macroeconomics and geopolitics, led by Marko Papic, focused on the power dyna...
Our Track Record
We have a proven track record of helping our clients make the right calls.
Nov 2023
Buy European equities
European Investment Strategy recommended European equities, and the overall index rallied by 20% in eight months.
Sep 2023
Overweight long-term bonds in fixed-income portfolios
Global Investment Strategy recommended favoring long-term bonds.
Feb 2023
Warned that the China reopening rally would falter
After the rebound in Chinese share prices in late 2022 and January 2023, Emerging Markets Strategy argued that the economic recovery would disappoint and downgraded Chinese offshore stocks from neutral to underweight. The MSCI China Investable equity index dropped by 32% in the following 12 months.
“BCA Research is a must-have for any investor looking to gain an informational edge in today's complex markets. Between the insightful reports, webcasts, and direct access to the strategists, we receive a constant stream of cutting-edge investment insights.”
Chief Investment Officer, Polus Capital
Meet our Team
With 19 senior strategists and more than 60 researchers worldwide, BCA operates the largest macro-focused team in independent research – bringing depth, specialization, and diverse perspectives to every market environment.
Our clients don’t just read our research, they engage directly with the people behind it.
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