Research Baird is recognized and trusted for its independent, objective research. Our Equity Research Department has 100 research professionals analyzing more than 500 companies in the United States. Baird analysts have been honored in numerous national surveys including The Wall Street Journal’s “Best on the Street.” Baird is ranked as the No. 1 research firm covering small-cap companies in a 2007 Integrity Research survey and is also ranked No. 1 in the mid-cap market in a similar survey. Institutional Equity Services Baird’s equity sales and trading team includes 95 professionals serving many of the largest institutional investors in North America and Europe. The team, based in the U.S. and United Kingdom, has built a premier reputation by providing investment ideas tailored to clients’ needs, quality execution and exceptional client service. Investment Banking Baird is a leading middle-market investment bank. Our investment banking team of 150 professionals across the globe provide international M&A services and also serve the corporate financing needs of U.S. clients.
Baird Capital Partners U.S.-based buyout fund that provides change-of-control and growth capital to U.S.-based lower middle-market companies in the Business Services, Healthcare and Manufactured Products sectors. Baird Capital Partners Europe UK-based buyout fund that provides change-of-control capital to UK-based lower middle-market companies in the Business Services, Healthcare and Manufactured Products sectors. Baird Capital Partners Asia Baird Capital Partners Asia is a growth equity fund that provides capital to companies with substantial operations and growth opportunities in China. Baird Venture Partners Baird Venture Partners is a U.S.-based venture fund that invests in early- and expansion-stage companies in the Business Services and Healthcare/Life Sciences sectors. Baird Asia Ltd. Baird Private Equity’s operating resources in China and India focus on facilitating and executing Asia sales/distribution, sourcing, and manufacturing opportunities for Baird Private Equity portfolio companies. Granville Baird Ltd. Granville Baird Ltd. is a German-based affiliate fund that provides capital to mid-market growth companies.
Fixed Income Sales & Trading Baird’s Fixed Income Sales & Trading group of 100+ professionals provides a full range of taxable and tax-exempt securities to individual and institutional investors throughout the United States. Baird is one of the most active regional firms in the secondary market for municipal, corporate, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. Public Finance Baird is a major underwriter and financial advisor to municipalities, schools and government agencies. The Public Finance team consists of more than 40 professionals with broad expertise in financing projects from essential services to major municipal projects and cultural venues.
Baird Advisors Baird's fixed income investment management team manages approximately $14.5 billion1 for institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals. This seasoned team of professionals has been together since 1983 and has a national reputation as a highly regarded fixed income manager. The group also offers five fixed income mutual funds to provide its disciplined portfolio management approach to a wider client base. Baird Investment Management Founded in 1971, Baird Investment Management enjoys a national presence for managing high-quality equity growth and balanced portfolios. The team manages $835 million1 in assets for individual, trust and institutional investors and also manages three equity mutual funds.