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# Usage

By simultaneously comparing up to 28 assets, you can spot structural market rotations and intermarket trends. 

Here is how to incorporate this multi-asset data into your strategy:

1. **Set Timeframe**: Ensure your chart is set to the **1M (Monthly)** timeframe. A warning will appear if you are on a lower timeframe.
2. **Customize Your Basket**: In the settings, input your desired target ticker symbols for up to 28 assets. You can also customize the display names for cleaner table visualization.
3. **Select Calculation Mode**: Choose the statistical metric that fits your analysis. Use 'Mean' or 'Median' for average expected returns, 'Volatility' for risk assessment, or 'Max'/'Min' to see historical extremes.
4. **Identify Seasonality**: Spot structural seasonal trends across markets. For example, you might observe that certain agricultural commodities consistently perform well in Q2, while specific equity indices show strength in Q4.
5. **Compare Assets**: Quickly compare the historical average monthly performance of different asset classes side-by-side to inform asset allocation decisions.


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