The Polestar 7-Factor Model is the basis for our unique methodology in investment research methodology. Polestar focuses on companies that demonstrate some key characteristics:

Economic Moat Profitability Owner-Operations Bright Prospects Solid Foundation Compelling Valuation Catalysts

Polestar Investment Research primarily concentrates on a ‘long-only’ strategy with long-term hold periods ranging from six months to two years, if not longer.

Polestar was founded in May 2005 by Raj Sharma who has 11 years of buy-side and sell-side experience at leading hedge funds/buyout funds and fundamental research firms. Mr. Sharma’s experience in equity research led him to a deep appreciation of the contrarian and value-driven approaches to equity research. Mr. Sharma and the team at Polestar Investment Research focus on giving his clients the highest quality of investment recommendations.