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asset-allocation: Archive

John Blank

ZRS Chart of the Month

Three sectors - Health Care (2.29), Utilities (1.95) and Financials (0.78) - are near their median fair value.

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Zacks March View on Equity Markets

Gold and Silver played out-sized roles, in delivering outperforming 2025 returns, across the six domestic asset classes.

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International: Update on Global Regions

For companies that generate more than 50% of sales outside the U.S., the blended earnings growth rate is 20.8%.

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

A valuation boost from the attraction of a broad equity risk premium does appear, using Zacks 2026 S&P500 earnings of $312.10.

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March Asset Allocation Guidelines

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

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International: Update on Global Regions

Are S&P 500 companies with more international revenue exposure reporting lower (year-over-year) earnings and revenues for Q4 compared to S&P 500 companies with more domestic revenue exposure?

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

A valuation boost from the attraction of a broad equity risk premium does appear, using Zacks 2026 S&P500 earnings of $303.80.

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February Asset Allocation Guidelines

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

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ZRS Chart of the Month

Info Tech remains dominant at Very Attractive. Info Tech EPS growth lifts from AI chip demand & mega-cap earnings.

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Zacks February View on Equity Markets

What you are seeing is the textbook definition of a "Great Rotation" -- a shift in market leadership where the baton is being passed from the hyper-growth Artificial Intelligence stars to the broader, "real economy" sectors.