Conventional wisdom: boutique approach is back in Vogue. (Research Profile).(CL King & Associates)(Company Profile)

Buyside, January, 2003 by Leerskov, Meghan

CL King & Associates

The popularity of an investment approach can change as often as hem lines. While sentiments may vary, CL King has learned to stick to its guns, following an independent, idea-driven research style that thrived in the '50s and '60s. That approach has earned its analysts top rankings in Institutional Investor and has kept its boutique style in front of active investors.

Founded in 1972 by Candace King Weir, CL King & Associates is one of the first woman-owned firms in the U.S. Its analysts employ fundamental, bottom-up research on 90 companies with market capitalizations ranging from $100 million to $2.5 billion. The firm covers a diverse group of companies in industries ranging from consumer goods to aerospace and manufacturing....

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