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DEMARCHE IS DRIVEN BY RESEARCH. Every year we devote a significant portion of our earnings to research and development aimed at improving our clients' bottom line performance. We report trends and the findings of our capital market research in client meetings, workshops, seminars, white papers and publications.

This section of our website includes sample publications and white papers. DeMarche clients have access to a more comprehensive selection of research information in our secure Client Services area. If you are a DeMarche client and have not received a user account name and password to the Client Services area, please email marketing@demarche.com.

PDF FILES
Each of the links listed will allow you to download a PDF file of the publication.

SAMPLE WHITE PAPERS
Alternative Investments (PDF)
“Alternative Investments” has been one of the most widely discussed topics in the financial world in recent years.  This DeMarche White Paper studies aspect of investment and gives insight into understanding alternatives.

Behavioral Finance - Science Behind Investor Decisions
Coleen D Trimble, Senior Consultant

Maximizing Shareholder Value by Improving Growth and Reducing the Company's Discount Rate (PDF)
Robert F. Marchesi, Chairman
From a corporate finance and investment perspective, there is a wealth of literature showing that the growth and discount rates of a company are the two factors that management should focus on to maximize shareholder value. They are the drivers of the Price-to-Earnings ratio (P/E) and, ultimately, of value. Theoretically and empirically P/E goes up as growth goes up and, controlling for growth, P/E goes down as the discount rate increases.

Tactical Asset Allocation
James F. Dykstal, Consultant