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Signals & Factors

ECC Factors leverage advanced analytics from the systematic processing of unstructured data to capture actionable insights for equities, bonds, and macro markets.

Macro-level factors
Research-backed
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Macro-level Factor Families

Advanced Market Intelligence

Signals and Factors derived from executive communications that outperform traditional surveys

ECC CEO Outlook Index

Macroeconomic factor to identify business cycles for the U.S. economy. Compiled from the insights of business leaders on the US economy during earnings calls.

Leading indicator
AI-powered
4
Factor types
Quarterly
Updates

Why Use It?

To anticipate the most important inflection points in US economic activity and provide a more accurate assessment of the state of the economy.

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CEO Uncertainty Index

Measures executive uncertainty through earnings call language analysis. Captures forward-looking uncertainty signals from C-suite commentary on market conditions and business outlook.

Risk indicator
Volatility signal
3
Factor types
Quarterly
Updates

Why Use It?

To identify periods of elevated market uncertainty and risk, enabling better risk management and strategic positioning during volatile periods.

Data-Driven Market Intelligence

Our factor library combines cutting-edge natural language processing with rigorous financial research to extract meaningful signals from executive communications. Each factor is validated against historical market data and traditional economic indicators.

Validated methodologies
Research backed
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