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Asset Class Performance Comparison 2005-2024

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by  Erik Conley

Here's a thought experiment that will test your knowledge of which types of investments (asset classes) have produced the biggest gains for investors over the last 20 years. Imagine for a moment that ...

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The 1-Minute Market Report June 8, 2025

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by  Erik Conley

In this brief market report, we look at the various asset classes, sectors, equity categories, ETFs, and stocks that moved the market higher and those that moved lower. The idea is to identify ...

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The 1-Minute Market Report June 1, 2025

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by  Erik Conley

In this brief market report, we look at the various asset classes, sectors, equity categories, ETFs, and stocks that moved the market higher and those that moved lower. The idea is to identify ...

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Factor Based Model Portfolio: Core ETFs

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by  Erik Conley

The Zen Core ETF model portfolio  is designed to take advantage of changing economic and market conditions. The strategy ranks each ETF according to their attractiveness over the following month. Investors typically buy ...

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Factor Based Model Portolio: Earnings Leverage

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by  Erik Conley

The Zen Earnings Leverage Trading Strategy looks for companies that have recently raised their earnings forecasts or have been upgraded by the analyst community. The idea is to bet on accelerating earnings, rather ...

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