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asset-allocation: Archive

John Blank

ZRS Chart of the Month

We could not find any Unattractive or Very Unattractive Sector groups, after the latest Q1-24 EPS reports moved the ranking system.

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Zacks May View on Equity Markets

The strength of the global consumer, including the now-traveling Mainland Chinese population, remains an underrated force for global growth.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

There weren't any Unattractive or Very Unattractive Sector groups, after the latest Q1-24 EPS reports moved the ranking system.

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May Asset Allocation Guidelines

Returns are based on market-implied earnings growth rates looking out 3 to 5 years. In comparison, Wall Street consensus returns for large caps in the S&P 500 typically show a +10% blended return.

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

A valuation boost from the attraction of a broad equity risk premium looks OK using 2024 S&P500 earnings of $243.82.

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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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Zacks April View on Equity Markets

Is the U.S. consumer doing fine in 2024? Let's consult two sets of Zacks Price, Consensus, and EPS Surprise charts.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

Sector Forward 12-Month Price to Earnings (P/E) valuations over 10 years. This 10-year data set runs to March 29th, 2024.

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April Asset Allocation Guidelines

Returns are based on market-implied earnings growth rates looking out 3 to 5 years. In comparison, Wall Street consensus returns for large caps in the S&P 500 typically show a +10% blended return.

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April Sell-Side and Buy-Side: Consensus at a Glance

The Equity Risk Premium (ERP) is an excess return the overall stock market provides above a risk-free fixed income rate. This excess return compensates investors for taking on the relatively higher risk of equities.

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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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March Asset Allocation Guidelines

Returns are based on market-implied earnings growth rates looking out 3 to 5 years. In comparison, Wall Street consensus returns for large caps in the S&P 500 typically show a +10% blended return.

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Zacks March View on Equity Markets

Over the last 5 years from 2019 to 2024, a stock mutual fund asset allocation with 0% put into VGTSX (Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund) did best (+106%).

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Zacks Rank S&P500 Sector Picks

These are the four Very Attractive sectors now: Industrials, Info Tech, Consumer Discretionary and Financials.

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March Equity Style Box Returns

Returns are based on market-implied earnings growth rates looking out 3 to 5 years. Wall Street consensus returns for large caps in the S&P 500 typically show a +10% blended return.

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March Sell-Side and Buy-Side: Consensus at a Glance

On March 1st, 2024, FactSet "Bottoms-up" consensus, going 12 months out? This outside consensus was for 5,589.20.

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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, so certain global events can have a material effect on the S&P 500.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

The latest Zacks Industry Ranks showed four Very Attractive, mostly cyclical sectors.

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Zacks February View on Equity Markets

With 2024 now underway, let's review your choices for annualized returns in the three charts produced by Zacks Research System.

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February Sell-Side and Buy-Side: Consensus at a Glance

There is bearish news for stock investors in a high bond rate environment.

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February Asset Allocation Guidelines

The distance between Small Cap Growth and Value model EPS returns is +3.36%.

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International: Update on Global Regions

Macroeconomic shifts have stirred global markets this year, and the U.S. is no exception.

Zacks Equity Research

Financial Freedom at 73: Finding the Sweet Spot for Stocks in Your Retirement Portfolio

Unlock how the 120-age rule can guide your stock allocation for financial growth and security in your retirement years.

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ZRS Chart of the Month & More

The latest DEC Zacks Industry Ranks were led by decidedly defensive sectors, but we might take these stale Zacks Industry rankings with a grain of salt.

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Zacks January View on Equity Markets

The U.S. consumer remains quite robust. Start your stock investing and trading New Year by studying up on a complete list of Consumer Discretionary ETFs.