In-depth and insightful research underpins the quality of our services to investment professionals and the investing public. The quality of our research is backed by award winning research standards vindicated by recognition of the CFA Association of Pakistan and Asia Money.

The CFA Society of Pakistan assigns the highest weightage for research in the Best Brokerage House category which is a recognition we consistently receive. Our analysts have also been recognized and ranked among the best analysts in Pakistan in the individual category by the CFA Association of Pakistan for excellence in research.

Our analysts are highly experienced and carry exposure of international equity road shows and conferences across global financial centers as well as relationships with leading Pakistan Corporates/Regulators and International Financial Institutions. We use the highest standards in building our teams where analysts are chosen from strong academic backgrounds. We hire only from the most reputed universities locally and internationally and place potential candidates through a detailed screening process and comprehensive training.

The core strength of our research remains corporate access and relationships with trade and industry associations as well as regulatory authorities and Government ministries. This allows our research to provide clients with a leading edge in identifying changes in the investment climate followed by the timely delivery of actionable ideas to maximize the Alpha on their investment portfolios.

Insight & Analysis covering Pakistan’s Capital Markets

AKD DAILY – Daily note covering critical developments, earnings updates, previews and delivering thematic insights AKD STOCK SMART – The week in focus with key performance metrics, comparable valuation statistics and a summary of the AKD Research Coverage Cluster

Comprehensive Macro and Micro Research on the Country

AKD Pakistan Economy – Analysis of macroeconomic developments, including inflation previews, outlook for external and monetary policy AKD Strategy – Thematic notes covering market developments, policy actions, corporate trends and sectoral factors

Dedicated Sector/Company Research Analysts

AKD Detailed Reports – An in depth analysis of market strategy/sectors/stocks/Elections

A detailed review of critical elements of the Federal Budget

AKD Budget Reports - Implications of the Budget are analyzed for individual sectors and an investment rationale is provided for both sectors and specific stocks.

Short Write-up to Quickly Provide Updates

AKD “Off-the-Analyst’s Desk” – Views on top news/events/results AKD FLOWS - Equity Market Flows, including settlement data by sector and scrip as released by NCCPL.