Intangible assets represent a significant share of corporate market value of which brand is the largest component.
In this paper, we study how investors can use brands as a determinant in their investment strategy to improve a portfolio’s ESG performance and achieve higher risk-adjusted returns.
Today intangible assets represent a significant share of a business’ market value. In 2015, 84% of S&P 500 companies’ market value resided in intangible assets.
Brand is a vital component of this intangible asset value, representing on average 19.5% of the enterprise value of S&P 500 companies.
In this study, we have used the Brand Value Index as a proxy indicator to determine how companies with a strong brand value performed and whether they achieve higher returns overall.
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With over 10 years of fundamental investment research experience, Mayank is responsible for overseeing project and client engagements with Investment Banks, Corporate Finance Houses, M&A Advisory Firms, Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms.
He has experience in conducting business and financial research, and providing sustainability support in various industries, including Industrials, Consumer, Technology,
and Healthcare IT.
Mayank, a CFA Level III candidate, holds a Post-graduate degree in Management (Finance) and a Bachelor degree in Science (Electronics).
With over 10 years of fundamental investment research experience, Mayank is responsible for overseeing project and client engagements with Investment Banks, Corporate Finance Houses, M&A Advisory Firms, Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms.
He has experience in conducting business and financial research, and providing sustainability support in various industries, including Industrials, Consumer, Technology, and Healthcare IT.
Mayank, a CFA Level III candidate, holds a Post-graduate degree in Management (Finance) and a Bachelor degree in Science (Electronics).
