An investor's performance is evaluated by utilizing information pertaining to
at least one transaction made by the investor, such as an individual or entity,
involving at least one investment. This evaluation includes determining a performance
score indicative of the investor's performance relative to other investors. The
performance score is determined at least in part by considering an average historical
performance of the investment, following the transaction. In addition, the performance
score is also determined by a historical consistency of the investor's performances
with respect to transactions involving the investment, and the number of transactions
made by the investor. Then, the performance score of the investor may be compared
against the performance scores of other investors. Advantageously, this performance
score may be used to produce a ranked list of investors in a particular industry,
as well as with investors in different industries.