Investment outcomes are measured relentlessly. The quality of the decisions behind them is not.
Luxembourg/Monaco | September 18th, 2026
The industry’s most important source of advantage, superior judgement under uncertainty, remains vulnerable to bias and noise, largely unmanaged and difficult to improve, despite the increased use of AI.
The Investment Decision Quality study exists to change that. Since 2024, Panthera and leading institutional, academic and industry partners have examined how professional investors make, challenge and learn from their decisions. The 2026 edition sees a record number of partners joining, building a rigorous industry benchmark.
What the Study Covers
The survey covers your decision preferences and how you handle uncertainty, your team environment (how decisions are challenged, documented and reviewed) and your use of AI in the decision process. All responses are anonymous, strictly confidential and used exclusively for research. No individual or firm is identifiable in any output.
What Participants Receive
The global report is published in early December. In addition, participants receive a dedicated report showing how our community compares with the wider industry.
The more colleagues take part, the sharper the benchmark, so please feel free to pass the link to peers in your firm. Most participants tell us the reflection itself is worth the quarter hour.
To take part, please complete the 2026 Investment Decision Quality Survey.
