Editorial Policy

1. Our Mission

Blank Capital Research exists to make transparent, evidence-based stock research accessible to all investors. We believe that quantitative analysis, when presented clearly and honestly, empowers individual investors to make more informed decisions. Our goal is to bridge the gap between institutional-grade research and the tools available to everyday investors.

2. How We Create Content

We produce three distinct types of content, each with its own editorial process:

Quantitative rankings

Our stock rankings are generated algorithmically from a proprietary 6-factor model that evaluates quality, momentum, value, investment efficiency, stability, and short interest. Rankings are computed weekly through automated pipelines with no human intervention in the scoring process. This eliminates subjective bias and ensures every stock is evaluated on the same objective criteria. The methodology is documented on our Methodology page.

Research articles

Long-form research articles are written by our research team and undergo a multi-step review process. Each article is fact-checked against primary data sources, reviewed for analytical accuracy, and edited for clarity before publication. Research articles represent the views of their named authors, not investment recommendations.

Earnings analysis

Earnings articles are AI-assisted with human editorial oversight. Our AI systems draft initial analyses from earnings data (EPS, revenue, guidance), and our research team reviews every article for accuracy, context, and completeness before publication. All AI-assisted earnings articles are clearly labeled with an “AI-assisted analysis” badge.

3. AI Disclosure

We use artificial intelligence tools, including Anthropic Claude and Google Gemini, to assist with content generation. Our AI usage policy is straightforward:

• All AI-generated content is reviewed by our research team before publication
• AI-assisted articles are clearly labeled so readers always know what they are reading
• AI is never used to generate stock rankings or composite scores — those are purely algorithmic
• Our editorial team verifies all financial data, quotes, and claims in AI-drafted content
• AI tools are used to improve speed and coverage, not to replace human editorial judgment

4. Data Sources

Our research relies on the following data sources:

• Market data: Real-time and historical pricing from Intrinio and Polygon
• Financial statements: Standardized fundamentals from Intrinio, sourced from SEC EDGAR filings
• Macroeconomic data: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) for treasury yields, CPI, and other indicators
• Academic research: Our factor model is grounded in peer-reviewed research on quality, momentum, value, and other return predictors
• Earnings data: Consensus estimates and actuals from Intrinio

We make reasonable efforts to ensure data accuracy but cannot guarantee that third-party data is free from errors or delays. See our Disclaimer for important limitations.

5. Correction Policy

Accuracy is foundational to our credibility. If we publish inaccurate information, we issue corrections promptly. Corrections are noted inline on the affected article with the date of the correction. If you believe you have found an error in our research, please contact us at corrections@blankcapitalresearch.com. We review all correction requests and respond within two business days.

6. Conflict of Interest

We take conflicts of interest seriously and maintain clear boundaries:

• Our quantitative model operates independently of editorial content — rankings are computed algorithmically without human override
• Affiliate relationships are disclosed on relevant pages and do not influence stock rankings, composite scores, or research conclusions
• Advertising placement has no bearing on which stocks rank highly or which companies we cover
• If any member of our team holds a position in a stock discussed in editorial content, that position is disclosed

7. Editorial Independence

Our stock rankings are computed algorithmically. No company, advertiser, or affiliate partner can pay to improve its ranking. The composite score for every stock is determined solely by our 6-factor quantitative model. Editorial coverage decisions are made by our research team based on market significance, reader interest, and data availability — never by commercial relationships.