Argus Research Company was founded in 1934 by economist Harold Dorsey, and was one of the first firms to provide systematic, independent research and analysis on U.S. equities to the professional market.
Using a top-down methodology, the Argus staff of analysts and its economist has continued to offer forecasts and ratings on the U.S. economy, and objective investment research analyzing hundreds of leading blue chip companies.
Over the years, the company has expanded and diversified into other areas of the financial services industry.
A graphic of four organizations under the Argus Research Group umbrella. First is Argus Investors Council: Money management. Next is Argus Research Company: Independent Investment Research. Next is Vickers Stock Research: Stock holdings data. Last is Argus Vickers American Equity Research Ltd.: UK stock ownership.In response to client requests, Argus Investors' Counsel, (AIC), a money management division was incorporated in 1960. AIC is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor. AIC's lead product offering is a large-cap domestic equity product that uses a bottom-up stock selection process. The Argus investment philosophy rests on the belief that investment returns from the stock market will continue to reflect the ongoing long-term expansion of the American economy.
In 1976 Argus acquired Vickers Stock Research, which tracks stock holdings data including both Insider Holdings and Institutional Holdings. The Insider Holdings Database includes corporate officers, directors and shareholders of 5% or more of outstanding shares in a corporation. This data is derived from SEC filings. The Institutional Holdings Database includes large money managers, insurance companies, banks, U.S. and non-U.S. funds.
Argus Vickers, located in London, was incorporated in August of 1993. The company produces The Owners service, a comprehensive and timely ownership data base of U.K. stocks.
Argus’ corporate headquarters are located in New York City. Argus also maintains an office in London, England.