The 4% rule is garnering more scrutiny as many Americans look towards retirement. You may have heard about the “4% Rule” for retirement distributions, but few investors understand its genesis and its importance. Here is a quick primer for those that seek a deeper awareness.

Handling Turmoil in the Market
Coming off a crazy day of market volatility and investor uneasiness, The Austin American-Statesman, checked in with Capital Cities Asset Management to understand the state of the market and investor’s psyches.

What to do When an ETF Fails
CCAM’s Chief Investment Officer, Ron Rowland, a top expert on the subject of ETF closures, tracks which ETF’s may be teetering on the edge.
InvestmentNews: How to Spot a Doomed ETF
CCAM’s Chief Investment Officer, Ron Rowland, just returned from the ‘Inside ETFs’ conference in Hollywood, Florida where he was a featured panelist on “How to Handle Hidden Risks and Fund Closures in ETFs”. Following up on that presentation, Jessica Toonkol from InvestmentNews drew upon Ron’s understanding of the risks associated with purchasing ETF’s in her article “How to Spot a Doomed ETF”.
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Open Letter to ETF Regulators
Exchange Traded Products are changing the landscape of the investing world. The are unique products that offers many benefits, but that still doesn’t mean they’re perfect. In an open letter to the powers that be, CCAM President, Ron Rowland offers up several recommendations to help protect investors and raise awareness about challenges that the ETP world must overcome.