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This guide walks you through analyzing your first portfolio with Parallax. No installation required - everything runs in your browser.

Get Started in 3 Steps

1

Access the Platform

Go to parallax.chicago.global and create your account.
You can explore the platform with sample portfolios before uploading your own.
2

Upload Your Portfolio

Import your existing holdings:
  • CSV Upload: Export from your broker and upload directly
  • Manual Entry: Add tickers and quantities one by one
  • Sample Portfolio: Start with a pre-built example to explore features
3

Get Instant Insights

Once uploaded, Parallax immediately analyzes your portfolio:
  • Factor Exposures: See your Value, Quality, Momentum, Defensive, Size, and Tactical scores
  • Risk Analysis: Understand concentration, correlation, and downside risks
  • Recommendations: Get AI-powered suggestions to improve risk-adjusted returns

Key Features to Explore

Upload any portfolio to get comprehensive analysis including:
  • Factor exposure breakdown
  • Performance attribution
  • Risk metrics (Sharpe, drawdown, volatility)
  • Sector and geographic concentration
  • AI-generated improvement suggestions
Describe your investment thesis in plain English and let AI construct a portfolio:“Build me a defensive portfolio focused on dividend-paying healthcare stocks”The Builder generates allocation-ready portfolios with appropriate factor exposures and risk controls.
Filter thousands of global equities by:
  • Factor scores (Value, Quality, Momentum, etc.)
  • Sector and geography
  • Market cap and liquidity
  • Custom criteria
Organize stocks into watchlists and monitor:
  • Price changes and momentum
  • Factor score updates
  • News and sentiment shifts

Understanding Your Analysis

When you analyze a portfolio, you’ll see scores across six factors:
FactorWhat It MeasuresHigh Score Means
ValuePrice vs. fundamentalsUndervalued relative to peers
QualityBusiness strengthStrong margins, low debt, stable earnings
MomentumPrice trendsPositive recent performance
DefensiveRisk characteristicsLower volatility, downside protection
SizeMarket cap impactBenefits from size-based premiums
TacticalShort-term signalsFavorable near-term positioning
Scores range from 0-10. A balanced portfolio typically has moderate scores across multiple factors rather than extreme scores in one.

Next Steps

Need Help?

Questions about Parallax? Contact us at [email protected] or visit chicago.global.