Standpoint Research provides independent equity research based on a 155-variable model combined with a subjective fundamental overlay. The firm was founded in 2003 and is led by Ronnie Moas. Standpoint Research has outperformed the S&P 500 over multiple time periods, including a 166 basis point gain for the 52 weeks ending March 1, 2009. The firm publishes regular sector reports and individual stock analyses.