Lipper
Lipper is a provider of independent fund data, analytics, and research for the global asset management industry. It collects, standardizes, and distributes performance data, risk metrics, and other information on mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other pooled investments. In addition to data, Lipper offers ratings, benchmarks, classification schemes, and research tools used by asset managers, financial advisers, and regulators. Its well-known products include the Lipper Leaders ratings and the Lipper Fund Awards, which recognize funds for strong performance and quality.
The firm originated as an independent research organization focused on mutual funds and expanded to offer