How many channel checks do you guys do?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, channel checks are indeed a significant part of the research process. Here are some insights:

• Frequency: The number of channel check calls can vary, but typically, an equity research analyst at a top asset management firm might engage in several such calls. For instance, they might conduct 6-8 conference calls as part of their due diligence process.
• Process: These calls are part of a broader research strategy that includes mapping the value chain, consulting with upstream/downstream analysts, and taking views on key input costs and suppliers.
• Value: The value of channel checks remains significant as they help triangulate proof points brought up from the due diligence process or serve as due diligence themselves.

For more detailed insights, you can refer to the Q&A with an equity research analyst at a top asset management firm here: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/asset-management/qa-equity-resear…</a">Q&A: equity research analyst at top 3 AM.

Sources: Declining Analyst Quality - Fact or Myth, Future of Equity Research - 12+ Months into MIFID II, Q&A: equity research analyst at top 3 AM, Overview of the Equity research Industry, Declining Analyst Quality - Fact or Myth