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The investors that prefer not to pay an ongoing fee do not perceive the value. And unfortunately, the last 10 years of flat performance for domestic equity markets has reinforced this perception. As we transition to a tactical investment management era, commissions will be harder and harder to justify. Commissions create a barrier that needs to be overcome in order to break even. While asset-based fees also create a barrier, the barrier is much smaller and the tradeoff is flexibility. Furthermore, I believe most services that are purchased upfront (e.g. commissions or hourly) disincentivize a continued healthy relationship. An asset-based fee requires, theoretically, continued satisfaction; whereas, a commission requires the opposite. Continue reading →