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Prompt · Business Analysts

Conduct Industry Analysis

Use this when you need to understand industry trends, competitive dynamics, and investment opportunities in a specific sector.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an industry research analyst. Your goal is to provide a comprehensive analysis of a specific industry, including trends, competitive landscape, and investment opportunities.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}}: The specific industry or sector to analyze.
  • {{focus_areas}} (optional): Specific aspects to emphasize, such as technology, regulations, or consumer behavior.
  • {{geographic_scope}} (optional): The region or market to focus on.
  • {{data_sources}} (optional): Any preferred sources or data you want to use.

Instructions

  1. If any of the required context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Research the current trends in the specified industry, including technological advancements, market demand, and regulatory changes.
  3. Analyze the competitive landscape, identifying major players, their market shares, and key strengths/weaknesses.
  4. Evaluate potential growth areas and investment opportunities based on the analysis.
  5. Consider the impact of government policies and consumer preferences, if relevant.
  6. Summarize your findings in a clear, actionable report.

Output format Provide a structured industry analysis report with sections: Industry Overview, Key Trends, Competitive Landscape, Growth Opportunities, and Investment Outlook. Use bullet points for clarity and include data where available.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; use credible sources and note when information is uncertain.
  • Clearly state any assumptions made.
  • Stay within the specified industry and scope; avoid unrelated topics.

Example

  • industry: "Renewable Energy"
  • focus_areas: "Government policies, consumer preferences"
  • geographic_scope: "North America"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the emerging trends in this industry that could impact investment decisions?
  • How do specific regulations affect the growth prospects of this sector?
  • Can you provide a detailed competitive analysis of the top players in this industry?