Research

Weekly published research that turns complex positioning and flow data into clear, actionable market insights. ​

Tactical Macro Research

Our in-house strategists and analysts bring extensive expertise in global markets, macro trends, and investor positioning. Their research cuts through the noise to highlight when markets are stretched, sentiment is shifting, or opportunities and risks are emerging, helping clients harness positioning and flow data to their advantage.

CIO Risk Report ​

Focus: US Macro | Equity | Market Outlook​

Vanda’s flagship weekly research publication, offering in-depth and actionable insights into key developments across US macroeconomics, policy, and equity markets, authored by our Head of Research, Eric Liu.

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    Outlook across macro drivers and asset classes​​

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    Insightful, actionable trade ideas driven by positioning trends and risk dynamics

Positioning Update​

Focus: Positioning Shifts | Global Cross-Asset | Upcoming Catalysts

Weekly compilation of the latest positioning and fund flow data from our VandaXasset and VandaTrack platforms. Updates include notable weekly changes in positioning and areas where upcoming catalysts pose the greatest risk and reward.

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    Charts showing positioning shifts and in-depth analysis

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    Clarity on how capital is moving, crowded trades and contrarian opportunities​

FICC Tactical Strategy ​

Focus: Macro Themes | FICC Trades | Positioning Deep Dive​

​​A deep dive into what’s driving global rates, credit, and FX markets. Each issue combines macro narrative, geopolitical risk, and positioning dynamics to inform high-conviction FICC trade ideas.​

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    Tactical ideas across duration, curve, FX and credit ​

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    Narrative analysis and trade trackers backed by proprietary data​

Global Equity Tactical Strategy

Focus: Global Equity Markets | Regional & Sector Positioning-Led Views

​​Vanda’s equity-focused publication exploring sector and regional dynamics through a tactical lens. Grounded in positioning and alternative data to support directional and relative-value trades across global equity markets.​

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    Global equity themes​

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    Tactical calls informed by sentiment and positioning extremes​

Tactical Asset Allocation Monthly

Focus: Portfolio Strategy | Medium Term Outlook ​

A roundup of Vanda's market calls and trades in a traditional asset allocation format. Aimed at providing asset allocators with a 3-month outlook to help clients tilt portfolio allocations and dial up or down risk on their core positions.

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    Strategic recommendations across equities, bonds, FX, commodities​

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    Summary of Vanda's trade performance and forward view​

Risk Updates

Focus: Market-Moving Events | Fast-Moving Risks

​​High-impact, concise updates triggered by market-moving events, delivering sharp perspective when it matters most. Designed to help clients maintain clarity in a fast-moving environment and respond quickly to evolving risks with clear, timely insight.​

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    Event Driven

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    Short-form alerts with signal-driven takeaways​

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    Charts or data snapshots to help you make sense of the noise​

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Tactical Macro Research

Vanda specializes in providing institutional investors with tactical cross-asset research and trade ideas that are implementable and grounded in positioning and flow data.

  • Analysis of crowded positions
  • Catch turning points in global markets
  • Charts or data snapshots to help you make sense of the noise​
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Eric Liu

"Vanda’s is the market leader in aggregating and structuring positioning and flow data from multiple sources globally. Its unique research framework relies on proprietary modelling and analysis of this dataset. The philosophy behind this approach is simple: the prices paid for financial assets, like all goods and services, are determined by the duelling forces of supply and demand. Vanda is used by market participants to identify trading opportunities and risks, as well as potential timing of market moves."​

Head of Research  |  Co-Founder

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