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Disclaimer: The TIPRANKS smart score’s performance is derived from backtest results, which do not guarantee future outcomes. These results represent historical strategies not available to investors, and they may not match the returns actual investors have seen. Backtesting involves using models based on past data, relying on assumptions that can’t be verified and could lead to potential losses. Generally, it’s assumed that XYZ companies could acquire the securities suggested by the model in a liquid market allowing all transactions. Changes to these initial assumptions might significantly alter the backtested returns shown. Some assumptions are specific to modeling and are unlikely to materialize. No promises or guarantees are made regarding the validity of these assumptions; this information is meant for illustrative purposes. Backtested performance benefits from hindsight, which brings its own limitations. Specifically, these results do not capture actual transactions or account for major economic and market influences on decision-making. Since transactions haven’t actually occurred, the results might be skewed due to market factors, causing potential over- or under-compensation and lack of reflection of how these factors affected decisions. Moreover, backtesting allows for adjustments in the security selection process until optimal historical returns are reached. Real-world performance could differ considerably from backtesting outcomes. Backtest results consider dividends and reinvestment of other income, and unless stated otherwise, total costs are shown, not reflecting transaction costs, management fees, performance fees, or other applicable costs. All regulatory aspects regarding fee presentation must be considered, and the calculation does not include cash balances or cash flows.