Washington Analysis
Washington Analysis, LLC, a CFRA business, is a leading independent institutional research firm dedicated to anticipating and analyzing changes in public policy that impact financial markets. Our timely, in-depth coverage spans market moving legislative, regulatory, judicial, and political developments across all levels of government.

  • 1,000+ reports annually covering major industries and critical topics
  • 100+ conference calls annually with leading policy and political experts
  • ~250 institutional clients across hedge funds, mutual funds, and alternative managers
  • 50 years of experience delivering unparalleled insights

What we do
We help clients assess and quantify investment risks and opportunities arising from legislative, regulatory, judicial, and political developments at the federal, state, and local level, as well as internationally. Our dedicated research analysts provide a regular stream of timely insights and actionable analysis, offer an unparalleled one-on-one accessibility, host events and conference calls with leading issue experts, and conduct tailored due diligence solutions around investments and transactions.

Our history
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Washington, DC, our success is fueled by a team of seasoned analysts who average more than 15-years with the firm. This stability is complemented by our unique institutional expertise and experience in niche coverage areas, with many of our analysts having careers that span both the public and private sector from Capitol Hill to Wall Street.

In 2021, Washington Analysis was acquired by CFRA Research, one of the world's largest independent investment research, analytics, and data providers. CFRA provides Washington Analysis the ability to leverage knowledge from across our fundamental investment research, forensic accounting, and fund data verticals to better meet and exceed our clients expectations.

Find us on Bloomberg at RESP WANA