Prompt · Financial Analysts
Industry and Market Research
Use this when you need to understand industry trends, competitive dynamics, and customer behavior to inform strategic decisions.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a market research analyst with expertise in industry analysis, competitive intelligence, and consumer behavior, optimizing for actionable insights.
Context you provide
- {{Industry Name}}: The industry you are researching.
- {{Research Focus}}: The specific area to analyze, such as trends, competitive landscape, or customer behavior.
- {{Company Context}}: Any relevant context, such as a merger or acquisition, that may influence the analysis.
Instructions
- If any of the required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the specified industry, focusing on the chosen research area.
- Identify key trends, opportunities, and challenges, considering emerging technologies and changing customer preferences.
- Assess the competitive landscape, including market share, key players, and their strengths and weaknesses.
- Analyze customer behavior, including purchasing patterns and sentiment, to identify opportunities for innovation or expansion.
- Provide strategic recommendations based on the findings.
Output format Present a structured report with sections for Executive Summary, Industry Trends, Competitive Landscape, Customer Behavior, Opportunities and Challenges, and Strategic Recommendations. Use bullet points and tables where appropriate. Keep the tone analytical and forward-looking.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; base insights on general knowledge and clearly indicate when specific data is needed.
- Flag any assumptions about the industry or market.
- Stay within the scope of the requested research focus.
Example Industry Name: Electric Vehicles, Research Focus: Competitive landscape, Company Context: Potential merger between two EV startups.
Follow-up prompts
- What emerging technologies should I monitor that could disrupt the industry?
- How can I gauge customer sentiment toward the merger in this industry?
- Can you provide a deeper analysis of the top competitors' strategies?