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asset-allocation: Archive

John Blank

October Asset Allocation Guidelines

5 different frameworks specify portfolio risk tolerance: from Risky "Max Growth" to Conservative "Income." Choose one that fits you.

John Blank

September Sell-Side and Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

"Bottoms-up" consensus on EPS growth for S&P500 stocks? Outside consensus expects +15.3% in 2025, +10.1% in 2024.

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Zacks September View on Equity Markets

The Zacks Conglomerates sector in the USA looks like an interesting area to be selectively invested in currently.

John Blank

September Asset Allocation Guidelines

The latest Sept. 4th, 2024 data shows indexes with style upside. Highest returns come with the large cap growth indices.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

Early autumn ranks showed two Very Attractive sectors: Industrials and Utilities.

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International: Update on Global Regions

Certain global events can have a material effect on S&P 500 companies and overall index performance.

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International: Update on Global Regions

Many U.S. corporations have a global presence, with assets and revenues in or from foreign countries. Therefore, certain global events can have a material effect on S&P 500 companies and overall index performance.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

Info Tech is overpriced, at rich valuations. An excess valuation remains obvious. That is the "AI" froth factor. Factor in the tech mega-caps too.

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Sell-Side and Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

A valuation boost from the attraction of a broad equity risk premium looks OK using Zacks 2024 S&P500 earnings of $241.53.

John Blank

August Asset Allocation Guidelines

5 different frameworks specify portfolio risk tolerance: from Risky "Max Growth" to Conservative "Income." Choose one that fits you.