Press Release

J.P. Morgan achieves historic fourth sweep in Extel’s global research rankings

J.P. Morgan has once again been awarded the top ranking across all of Extel’s (formerly Institutional Investor) Global Research team awards. This marks the fourth time the firm has achieved this distinction, continuing the legacy of being the only firm to ever top all three rankings, after first achieving the feat in 2021. The team is proud to be named the Top Global Research Firm, the #1 Global Equity Research Team, and the #1 Global Fixed Income Research Team for 2025. This also marks the sixth consecutive year J.P. Morgan has been recognized as the Top Global Research Firm.

In 2025, J.P. Morgan achieved Leader Table rankings in 309 sectors, representing 100% of Global Fixed Income sectors and 86% of Global Equity Sectors. The firm achieved a top 3 ranking in 222 sectors representing 99% of Global Fixed Income sectors and 48% of Global Equity sectors.

Thousands of global institutional clients participate in these rankings each year, demonstrating their continued confidence in J.P. Morgan Research among a highly competitive field.

“In a year defined by significant turbulence and rapid shifts across global markets, our team demonstrated remarkable adaptability throughout 2025,” said Hussein Malik, J.P. Morgan’s Head of Global Research. “We responded to evolving client needs by launching new research products and delivering timely, actionable insights. We are deeply grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us, and we remain committed to supporting them through every market environment.”

About J.P. Morgan Research

J.P. Morgan Research offers an extensive breadth and depth of independent coverage of more than 5,000 companies across sectors and asset classes in over 80 countries. Our top-ranked teams produce market-leading research, including private company coverage and index research, accessible alongside innovative data and tools on J.P. Morgan Markets. Through our cross-disciplinary approach and expertise, we empower our clients with the actionable insights they need to make informed decisions anytime, anywhere.

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