Zacks Model Portfolios
Control costs as you scale your practice.
Zacks Investment Management is an independent boutique wealth management firm. ZIM was established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of one of the largest and most influential independent research firms in the U.S., Zacks Investment Research.
Firm Overview
By channeling the insights of our parent firm into a disciplined investment process, we have produced expertly managed strategies that have consistently risen to the top of their peer groups.
ZACKS INVESTMENT RESEARCH
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
- Founded in 1978 by Len Zacks, Ph.D.
- One of the largest independent equity research providers in the U.S.
- Processes 6,000 pages of fundamental data every day
- Pioneer in earnings and earnings estimate revisions analysis
- Originated the Zacks Rank, EPS surprise, and other widely used tools and strategies
- Registered Investment Advisor established in 1992
- Multiple strategies with annualized returns in the top 6% of their peer groups*
- Experienced portfolio management team
- Blend of qualitative and quantitative stock selection
- Fundamental bottom-up investing based on proprietary models
* These ratings were awarded by Morningstar on 7/1/2025 in respect of the period from strategy inception to 6/30/2025 (Inception Dates: All Cap- 2/1/1995, Focus Growth- 2/1/2003, Dividend- 4/1/2004, Mid and Small Cap- 5/1/2009). We do not compensate Morningstar to obtain this rating. However, we pay compensation to Morningstar to use their logo in connection with advertising this rating. Please see full disclosure at end of this document.
2.1
Firm Overview
Investment Expertise
2.2
Firm Overview
Portfolio Management Team
Mitch Zacks, MBA | 30 years experience
Manish Jain | 29 years experience
Prasanth Sankar, Ph.D. | 15 years experience
Atanu Ghosh, MBA, CFA
Tony Zhang, Ph.D., MBA, CFA
Equity Indexing Team
Junjie Ji, MBA
Tharake Wijenayaei, Ph.D.
Research Team
Junkai Qian, Ph.D.
Gowtham Selvi, M.Sc.
Additional Support Teams
Client Services & Marketing
Technology & Operations
Business/Management
Compliance/Legal
Trading
Capitalizing on Market Anomalies
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Zacks strategies are designed to capitalize on investment anomalies that have been tested through decades of academic theory, independent research and everyday practice.
Research shows that benchmark outperformance can be achieved with a disciplined investment processes employed over full market cycles.
The anomaly-based Zacks Rank and Multi-Factor Alpha Model, which form the core of our investment process, are designed to pursue outperformance while tempering the periods of underperformance.
Our quantitative equity analysts continually conduct research and review academic literature to find novel ways to statistically identify groups of stocks that may outperform their relative benchmarks.
2.3
Firm Overview
Zacks' Timeline
Zacks Investment Research founded
Len Zacks’ groundbreaking article on earnings estimate revisions
Launch of the Zacks Rank, now widely used in the industry
3.1
Zacks' Timeline
*These ratings were awarded by PSN on 4/11/2025 in respect of the period 1/1/2015 to 12/31/2024. We do not compensate PSN to obtain this rating. However, we pay compensation to PSN to use their logo in connection with advertising this rating. Please see full disclosure at end of this document.
Zacks' Timeline
Zacks Investment Management founded as a subsidary of Zacks Investment Research
Zacks Investment Management launches the Zacks All Cap Core Strategy, the first of many investment strategies built on earnings estimate research
Zacks continues to influence the industry with concepts like Sales Surprises™, which tracks over 18,000 companies
*These ratings were awarded by PSN on 4/11/2025 in respect of the period 1/1/2015 to 12/31/2024. We do not compensate PSN to obtain this rating. However, we pay compensation to PSN to use their logo in connection with advertising this rating. Please see full disclosure at end of this document.
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3.2
Zacks' Timeline
Zacks' Timeline
Portfolio management services become available for individual investors
Harper Collins publishes Ahead of the Market by Mitch Zacks, which outlines the Zacks philosophy
Zacks Investment Management launches the Zacks Dividend Strategy
*These ratings were awarded by PSN on 4/11/2025 in respect of the period 1/1/2015 to 12/31/2024. We do not compensate PSN to obtain this rating. However, we pay compensation to PSN to use their logo in connection with advertising this rating. Please see full disclosure at end of this document.
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3.3
Zacks' Timeline
Zacks' Timeline
Zacks Investment Management creates the first ever semi-active index for micro-cap stocks
Zacks All Cap Core and Mid Cap Core Strategies are named Manager of the Decade by PSN*
Zacks Investment Management manages over $20 billion for a variety of clients, and Zacks Investment Research is one of the largest independent research providers in the U.S.
*These ratings were awarded by PSN on 4/11/2025 in respect of the period 1/1/2015 to 12/31/2024. We do not compensate PSN to obtain this rating. However, we pay compensation to PSN to use their logo in connection with advertising this rating. Please see full disclosure at end of this document.
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3.4
Zacks' Timeline
Zacks Model Portfolios:
What Are They and Who Are They for?
4.1
Zacks Model Portfolio
Built on our earnings-based methodology, the 20+ models that make up Zacks Model Portfolios are available with no management or platform fees in addition to underlying expense ratios.
They can be grouped into two general categories:
Allocation Portfolios
These include risk- and theme-based models with ETF cores.
Equity-Only Portfolios
These include custom-built models focusing exclusively on equities.
4.2
Zacks Model Portfolios
What Are They?
Zacks Model Portfolios are designed to suit a range of risk profiles, client types and life stages.
4.3
Zacks Model Portfolios
Who Are They for?
Implementing these models can help you segment your client base and scale your practice without incurring ever-increasing costs.
ACCUMULATORS
$5k–250k
HIGH-NET-WORTH
$250k minimum
5.1
Solutions for Each Client Segment
Solutions for Each Client Segment
Available to investors with just $5k+, this suite of allocation-based models enables rising generation investors in the wealth accumulation phase access to actively managed portfolios.
Zacks Active ETF Models:
Accumulators
5.2
Solutions for Each Client Segment
SOLUTIONS FOR EACH CLIENT SEGMENT
This solution is easy for advisors to implement and can help differentiate your offering for a growing segment of your client base.
- Six broadly diversified portfolios, from conservative to ultra aggressive
- Composed of Zacks active ETFs and passive third-party ETFs
- Actively managed in accordance with Zacks’ proprietary process
- Allocations adjusted quarterly by the Zacks Investment Committee
Conservative*
Moderate Aggressive*
Moderate Conservative*
Aggressive*
Moderate*
Ultra Aggressive*
*Asset allocation subject to change
Zacks+ models enable advisors to offer actively managed stock portfolios as part of an allocation model for high net worth clients—a more premium, personalized solution for a client segment that is often placed in uniform, static portfolios.
Zacks+ Core Allocation Models:
High-Net-Worth
5.3
Solutions for Each Client Segment
SOLUTIONS FOR EACH CLIENT SEGMENT
- Align your client needs with the right portfolio
- Actively managed stock sleeves in your allocation models
- Asset allocation is managed by the Investment Committee at Zacks Investment Management
- Stock portfolios and ETF’s are managed by Zacks Portfolio Managers
Moderate Value Model*
All Equity Model*
Balanced Model*
Moderate Growth Model*
Income Model*
Aggressive Model*
Moderate Aggressive Model*
*Asset allocation subject to change
Zacks+ models enable advisors to offer actively managed equity-only models for your high-net-worth clients.
Equity-Only Models:
High-Net-Worth
5.4
Solutions for Each Client Segment
SOLUTIONS FOR EACH CLIENT SEGMENT
- Created and maintained by Zacks portfolio managers
- Allocation-based or equity-only
- Branded around your practice
- Reviewed quarterly to realign with client needs
- Outsourced customization for greater client value at
a mitigated cost*
*no management or platform fees in addition to underlying expense ratios.
Growth Model
Core Model
Value Model
Zacks Model Portfolios also allows for the creation of custom models, branded around your practice and delivered to meet your clients’ needs.
Custom Models:
Custom Models for your Practice
5.5
Solutions for Each Client Segment
SOLUTIONS FOR EACH CLIENT SEGMENT
- Collaboration with Zacks Portfolio Managers
- Models can be ETF-only or include stock sleeves
- Allocation-based or equity-only
- Branded around your practice
- Reviewed quarterly to realign with client needs
Allocation-Based
Stock Sleeves
ETF-Only
This web-based portal enables advisors to deliver Zacks Model Portfolios through manual implementation.
This includes:
How Do You Implement Zacks Model Portfolios?
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Advisors can access and implement Zacks Model Portfolios through one of two platform options.
Both allow you to stress test your uploaded portfolios alongside Zacks Model Portfolios to clarify the value they represent for your practice.
- Performance data
- Access to Zacks models and equity indexes
- Stress tests
This full-service portal packages Zacks Model Portfolios with back-office features. This includes:
- Client- and prospect-friendly proposals
- Easy-to-read, sleeve-level reporting
- Automation and CRM tools
- No platform fees*
Zacks Models Platform
ZacksOne Platform
*in addition to underlying expense ratios.
Conclusion
For more information, speak with your Zacks regional representative,
or explore the resources below.
Zacks Model Portfolios
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss.
Zacks Investment Management, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zacks Investment Research. Zacks Investment Management is an independent Registered Investment Advisory firm and acts as an investment manager for individuals and institutions. Zacks Investment Research is a provider of earnings data and other financial data to institutions and to individuals.
This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. Do not act or rely upon the information and advice given in this publication without seeking the services of competent and professional legal, tax, or accounting counsel. Publication and distribution of this article is not intended to create, and the information contained herein does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment or strategy is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole.
Any projections, targets, or estimates in this report are forward looking statements and are based on the firm’s research, analysis, and assumptions. Due to rapidly changing market conditions and the complexity of investment decisions, supplemental information and other sources may be required to make informed investment decisions based on your individual investment objectives and suitability specifications. All expressions of opinions are subject to change without notice. Clients should seek financial advice regarding the appropriateness of investing in any security or investment strategy discussed in this presentation.
Certain economic and market information contained herein has been obtained from published sources prepared by other parties. Zacks Investment Management does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. Further, no third party has assumed responsibility for independently verifying the information contained herein and accordingly no such persons make any representations with respect to the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of the information provided herein. Unless otherwise indicated, market analysis and conclusions are based upon opinions or assumptions that Zacks Investment Management considers to be reasonable. Any investment inherently involves a high degree of risk, beyond any specific risks discussed herein.
All Cap Core PSN RANKING: This information is distributed for informational purposes only; to notify readers of a PSN ranking. The results submitted to PSN portray the performance history for a strategy composite gross of fees, and do not include the deduction of investment advisory fees. An investor’s actual return will be reduced by the advisory fees and any other expenses which may be incurred in the management of an investment advisory account. Upon request, Zacks Investment Management will provide gross and net performance information for the Zacks All Cap Core Strategy. The returns are compared to the Russell 3000 Index. The composite may differ significantly from the securities that comprise the Index. Individual results may differ. PSN and Informa Investment Solutions have no affiliation with Zacks, but rather evaluate investment managers’ performance on an objective basis. Criteria: The PSN universes were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and use only gross of fee returns. Mutual fund and commingled fund products are not included in the universe. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPS compliant. Products must have an r-squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for the ten-year period ending DECEMBER 31, 2024. Moreover, products must have returns greater than the style benchmark for the ten-year period ending DECEMBER 31, 2024 and also standard deviation less than the style benchmark for the ten year period ending DECEMBER 31, 2024. At this point, the top ten performers for the latest ten-year period ending DECEMBER 31, 2024 become the PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade. This rating was awarded by PSN on 4/11/2025 in respect of the period 1/1/2015 to 12/31/2024. We do not compensate PSN to obtain this rating. However, we pay compensation to PSN to use their logo in connection with advertising this rating.
Mid Cap Core PSN RANKING: This information is distributed for informational purposes only; to notify readers of a PSN ranking. The results submitted to PSN portray the performance history for a strategy composite gross of fees, and do not include the deduction of investment advisory fees. An investor’s actual return will be reduced by the advisory fees and any other expenses which may be incurred in the management of an investment advisory account. Upon request, Zacks Investment Management will provide gross and net performance information for the Zacks Mid Cap Core Strategy. The returns are compared to the Russell Midcap Index. The composite may differ significantly from the securities that comprise the Index. Individual results may differ. PSN and Informa Investment Solutions have no affiliation with Zacks, but rather evaluate investment managers’ performance on an objective basis. Criteria: The PSN universes were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and use only gross of fee returns. Mutual fund and commingled fund products are not included in the universe. PSN Top Guns investment managers must claim that they are GIPS compliant. Products must have an r-squared of 0.80 or greater relative to the style benchmark for the ten-year period ending DECEMBER 31, 2024. Moreover, products must have returns greater than the style benchmark for the ten-year period ending DECEMBER 31, 2024 and also standard deviation less than the style benchmark for the ten year period ending DECEMBER 31, 2024. At this point, the top ten performers for the latest ten-year period ending DECEMBER 31, 2024 become the PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade. This rating was awarded by PSN on 4/11/2025 in respect of the period 1/1/2015 to 12/31/2024. We do not compensate PSN to obtain this rating. However, we pay compensation to PSN to use their logo in connection with advertising this rating.
Universe Rankings: The Morningstar Universes used for comparative analysis are constructed by Morningstar (median performance) and data is provided to Zacks by Zephyr Style Advisor. The percentile ranking for each Zacks Strategy is based on the gross comparison for Zacks Strategies vs. the indicated universe rounded up to the nearest whole percentile. Other managers included in universe by Morningstar may exhibit style drift when compared to Zacks Investment Management portfolio. Neither Zacks Investment Management nor Zacks Investment Research has any affiliation with Morningstar. Neither Zacks Investment Management nor Zacks Investment Research had any influence of the process Morningstar used to determine this ranking. These ratings were awarded by Morningstar on 7/1/2025 in respect of the period from strategy inception to 6/30/2025 (Inception Dates: All Cap- 2/1/1995, Focus Growth- 2/1/2003, Dividend- 4/1/2004, Mid and Small Cap- 5/1/2009). We do not compensate Morningstar to obtain this rating. However, we pay compensation to Morningstar to use their logo in connection with advertising this rating.
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