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Research Article Kit

Research Article Kit Demo: Every Reusable Body and Sidebar Block in One Page

A visual catalog of the typed article blocks now available for ZeroMargin research pages, including charts, FAQs, media cards, and the inline Yield Optimization Calculator.

Published: March 22, 2026
10 min review
System Demo

ZeroMargin Research Systems

Editorial Infrastructure

Executive Summary

Use this page as the visual and structural source of truth for future research articles.

Each block here exists so article assembly can be data-driven instead of hand-built in JSX.

If the styling changes here, every article using the same block type can inherit the update.

TL;DR
  • A single article can mix narrative, evidence, visuals, and trust blocks.
  • Sidebar blocks stay optional and article-specific.
  • Charts and calculators are now reusable typed blocks.

Rich Text Section

Narrative Block

This is the default long-form section for any explanatory or analytical passage. It should carry the main reasoning load of the article, not just filler copy between tables.

Use it for intros, mechanics, conclusion sections, or any place where the reader needs context before seeing a table, chart, or scenario block.

Bullet List

  • Use when the reader needs structured scanning rather than paragraph flow.
  • Good for pros and cons, constraints, eligibility rules, or decision criteria.
  • Keep each bullet self-contained and decision-useful.

The article kit should make structure boring and reliable so the content can carry the differentiation.

ZeroMargin editorial rule

Comparison Table

DimensionBroker MarginBox Spread
Rate visibilityBroker scheduleMarket-implied at execution
Term certaintyUsually floatingDefined for the selected tenor

Illustrative comparison only.

Metric Table

MetricIllustrative Value
Indicative spread180 bps
Reference tenor12 months
Estimated annual savings$45,000

Data Matrix

ScenarioCostNotes
High utilization$96,000More sensitive to forced de-risking.
Buffered sizing$82,000Better resilience under drawdown stress.

Worked Example

Portfolio value$2,500,000
Requested liquidity$750,000
Indicative annual savings$18,750

Illustrative only.

Pricing Snapshot

Illustrative
Broker margin8.05%
Indicative SPX box5.62%
Spread243 bps

Process Steps

Use for procedural flows with a clear beginning and end.

1

Define objective

Cash need, tenor, tolerance.

2

Choose structure

Bank line, margin, or box spread.

3

Stress the sizing

Model drawdown buffer.

4

Execute and monitor

Track financing economics.

Flow Diagram

Reuses the same visual primitive today.

1

Portfolio collateral

2

Funding source

3

Cash received

4

Defined settlement

Infographic Block

Works well for conceptual sequences and condensed education.

1

Problem

2

Structure

3

Execution

4

Outcome

Split Visual

Can represent before/after or old path/new path.

1

Traditional loan

2

Bank underwriting

3

Restrictions

4

Market-based alternative

Line Chart

Generic time-series chart block.

Manual Update

Use for rate paths, spreads, rolling averages, or execution windows.

Interpretation: A lower market-implied funding line can widen the decision gap versus floating broker margin.

Illustrative data only for block demonstration.

Bar Chart

Illustrative Data

Interpretation: Bars work best when the reader needs an immediate rank order rather than a time path.

Spread shown relative to the box spread baseline.

Spread Chart

Live Source

Live mode marks the block as update-aware, even if the dataset is still mocked.

Analyst Note

Use this for interpretation, nuance, and what the raw numbers do not fully say on their own.

Risk Note

Use risk notes where execution, account treatment, or drawdown behavior could materially change the reader's decision.

Compliance Note

Use compliance notes when a section needs explicit legal, tax, or advice-scope framing.

Embedded FAQ

Open methodology FAQ

Calculator Embed

This block copies the current research-page Yield Optimization Calculator as the reusable article version.

Interactive Tool: Yield Optimization Calculator

Adjust the loan amount to see real-time cost comparisons

$2.0M
$100K$10M

Broker Margin Cost

@ 8.00% APR

$160,000

Box Spread Cost

@ 5.50% APR

$110,000

Annual Savings

250bps reduction

$50,000

Estimates are for illustrative purposes only. Actual rates depend on market conditions, expiration tenor, and execution quality. Broker rate assumes Tier 1 prime margin; box spread rate based on current near-tenor implied yield. Consult with your advisor.

Audio

Audio Version

Use when the article also exists as a narrated brief or podcast segment.

8 min

Open

Video

Video Walkthrough

Use when the piece has a chart walkthrough, webinar clip, or explainer video.

5 min

Open

CTA Block

Use this in-article only when you deliberately want a bottom-of-article conversion moment and there is no sidebar CTA competing with it.

For research pages, prefer one CTA surface per page unless a second one is clearly intentional.

Methodology & Disclosures

Use the disclosure block at the end of the article body when assumptions, limitations, or source timing need explicit placement.

Key Takeaways

  • Sidebar blocks are optional and article-controlled.
  • Keep CTA count intentional.
  • Treat sources and rates as trust surfaces, not decoration.

Reference Rates

Indicative SPX box
5.18%
SOFR
5.27%
Retail broker margin
8.05%

Illustrative only. Replace with dated market references for live articles.

Live-Ready Widget

Current spread
287 bps-12 bps
Execution window
Open

This block type is intended for future live data wiring.

Benchmarks

Prime - 0.50%
7.50%
1Y Treasury
4.62%
12M box baseline
5.18%

Audio

Listen to the Brief

Sidebar media blocks are useful for alternate consumption formats.

7 min

Open

Video

Watch the Walkthrough

Use this when a chart or scenario is easier to explain visually.

4 min

Open

Quick Answers

Source Note

Use a small trust block when rate timing, source scope, or interpretation limits need an always-visible home.

Primary Sidebar CTA

For research pages, this is usually the single conversion block on the page.

Open CalculatorRead FAQ

Use body CTA or sidebar CTA intentionally, not both by default.