About Desir Research Group
Desir Research Group is a student-led investment research and strategy collective focused on generating clear, actionable insights across financial markets. Our work is built on the belief that quality research—when grounded in data, shaped by macro context, and guided by curiosity—can empower smarter investment decisions and deeper learning.
We combine top-down thematic research with bottom-up equity analysis, capital markets insight, and modern portfolio construction techniques. The goal is to understand what drives markets, how to position portfolios strategically in the long term, and how to give our members hands-on experience in building resilient investment strategies.
What We Do
Macroeconomic & Thematic Research
Our macro and thematic research anchors everything we do. We explore how structural trends—like inflation cycles, trade dynamics, and demographic shifts—shape asset class behavior, sector rotations, and long-term capital flows. These insights inform our equity views, capital market assumptions, and portfolio strategies.
Rather than working in isolation, this research is deeply integrated across all other divisions. It ensures our analysis reflects the broader forces driving performance and risk.
Capital Market Research
We study developments across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, focusing on liquidity trends, risk sentiment, deal activity, and market structure. This work helps frame how and where capital is moving—and how macro conditions, regulation, and innovation are reshaping global investment opportunities.
Equity & Sector Research
We conduct detailed company analysis, focusing on fundamentals, financials, competitive dynamics, and alignment with long-term themes. Each research piece contributes to our internal Equity Portfolio, which reflects our views on innovation, value creation, and structural growth trends.
Our team tracks sectors such as technology, healthcare, infrastructure, and energy transition—connecting structural and mega trends to company-level performance.
Portfolio Optimization & Allocation Strategy
We build and refine tools to help us answer a core question: what is the most effective way to allocate capital given our views?
Using techniques like Mean-Variance Optimization and Robust Portfolio Optimization, we construct portfolios that seek to balance risk, return, and strategic exposures. We also incorporate factor-based modeling and machine learning to enhance scenario testing, regime awareness, and forecast robustness.
Our live portfolio optimization tools allow members and visitors to interact with different market views, input tickers, and build portfolios along the efficient frontier.
Our Mission
To produce thoughtful, forward-looking research that makes complex financial questions more approachable—and to give aspiring analysts and investors a platform to explore, learn, and grow through real-world experience.
If you’re interested in working with us, exploring the tools we’ve built, or contributing to future research, we’d love to hear from you.
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