Argus Group

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Argus Research Group Argus Research Company was founded in 1934 by economist Harold Dorsey, and was one of the first firms to provide systematic, independent research and analysis on U.S. equities to the professional market. Using a top-down methodology, the Argus staff of analysts and its economist has continued to offer forecasts and ratings on the U.S. economy, and objective investment research analyzing hundreds of leading blue chip companies. In response to client requests, Argus Investors' Counsel, (AIC), a money management division was incorporated in 1960. AIC is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor. AIC's primary product offering is a large-cap domestic equity product that uses a bottom-up stock selection process. The Argus investment philosophy rests on the belief that investment returns from the stock market will continue to reflect the ongoing long-term expansion of the American economy. In 1976 Argus acquired Vickers Stock Research, which tracks stock holdings data including both Insider Holdings and Institutional Holdings. The Insider Holdings Database includes corporate officers, directors and shareholders of 5% or more of outstanding shares in a corporation. This data is derived from SEC filings. The Institutional Holdings Database includes large money managers, insurance companies, banks, U.S. and non-U.S. funds. Argus Vickers American Equity Research (AVA), located in London, was incorporated in August of 1993. AVA produces The Owners service, a comprehensive and timely ownership data base of small to mid-cap U.K. stocks. Argus Credit Research was launched in 2003. Argus Credit Research covers U.S. fixed income markets. A rigorous seven point credit analysis system, with a focus on whether a credit is improving or weakening, is used to rate credits as Buy, Hold or Sell.

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