# Factor Models
Examples about [`CharacteristicsFactorModel`](https://skfolio.org/generated/skfolio.prior.CharacteristicsFactorModel.html.md#skfolio.prior.CharacteristicsFactorModel): building a
characteristics factor model from an [`AssetPanel`](https://skfolio.org/generated/skfolio.containers.AssetPanel.html.md#skfolio.containers.AssetPanel),
diagnosing it, and using it for portfolio construction, attribution and alpha
integration.