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Why would anyone hire a money manager when buy and hold is so hard to beat? Answer
How can CCM's approach bring peace of mind? Answer
What type of investor is a good fit for your firm’s approach? Answer
How does your model use facts and logic to minimize the odds of repeating common and emotionally-driven investment missteps? Answer
What key issue prevents countless investors from participating in multiple-year bullish moves in the stock market? Answer
How was the model developed? Answer
How does your model leverage the power of market fractals? Answer
What separates the CCM Market Model from traditional investment methodologies? Answer
Why is "beating the market" every year a flawed investment goal? Answer
Is there any statistical backing to the theory that markets typically tip their hand before significant declines? Answer
Can you provide some examples of how observable evidence was helpful before major events and market moves? Answer
Does the model only allocate between stock and bond ETFs? Answer
How is your model different from most robo-advisors? Answer
What about ETF fees and taxes? Answer
How does the model handle investors that need income? Answer
How do investors make money and why is the primary trend so important? Answer
Can computer algorithms make better probabilistic forecasts than humans? Answer
Is the CCM Market Model a form of artificial intelligence (AI)? Answer
How does narrow framing hurt investors and how does your approach help? Answer
How does the model incorporate fundamental data, including valuations? Answer
Why is discipline so critical to success? Answer
Why does the model invest in ETFs, instead of individual stocks or individual bonds? Answer
Can the model be tailored to my personal risk tolerance? Answer
Is the market model the holy grail of investing? Answer
How can I cost justify your management fees versus low-fee options? Answer
Are ETFs tax efficient relative to mutual funds? Answer
We often are told “stocks always come back”, but how many years can it take to get back to breakeven? Answer
What about black swans or an event similar to 1987? Answer
Assuming I begin with a 100% cash deposit or transfer, how would you invest my money? Answer
How did you avoid "curve fitting" when you built the CCM Market Model? Answer
Can the market model short stocks? Answer
Is it better to run the market model in an IRA/tax-deferred account? Answer