Georgy Ivanin
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Georgy Ivanin climbs one rung to second place. Dubbed “one of the best analysts in any sector” by one fund manager in Moscow, Ivanin publishes research on eight stocks, including Sollers. He launched coverage of the Moscow-based automaker in January 2012 with a buy rating, at 320 rubles, citing growing demand for its vehicles, the company’s low debt levels, and its promising joint ventures with Japan’s Isuzu Motors and U.S.-based Ford Motor Co. The stock raced to 716 rubles, advancing a stunning 123.8 percent and speeding past the RTS Industrial Index by 132.2 percentage points, through May 2013. “Georgy’s recommendations have been priceless,” affirms one asset manager in the U.K. Looking ahead, Ivanin favors Moscow-based air carrier Aeroflot, which he upgraded to buy from hold in April, at 53.95 rubles, on rising passenger traffic and cheaper fuel prices. — Ben Mattlin