{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Gain an Edge in Investing with the 3 Factor Model","description":" \ud83c\udfc8 Don\u2019t fumble your retirement - get your financial game plan at http:\/\/bookachatwithjohn.net  Retirement planning isn\u2019t about flashy plays- it\u2019s about fundamentals.  In this episode, John breaks down the \u201c3 Factor Model,\u201d an investment strategy backed by decades of academic research. He explains how focusing on market exposure, small-cap stocks, and value companies can give investors a subtle but powerful performance edge over time. Using football as a framework, John compares successful investing to building a winning team: it's about preparation, sticking to the game plan, and finding hidden advantages. You'll also hear why true diversification goes beyond owning a few mutual funds, and how index investing (\u201cowning the whole haystack\u201d) helps reduce risk while increasing consistency. Above all, John drives home that patience, discipline, and smart execution- quarter after quarter- are what win championships in both football and finance. Here\u2019s some of what we discuss in this episode: \ud83d\udca1 What is the 3 Factor Model? \ud83c\udfc8 Why \u201cjust getting in the game\u201d beats sitting on the sidelines in investing \ud83d\udcc9 How small companies and value stocks can quietly outperform the big names \ud83d\udd01 Why proper diversification isn\u2019t just holding multiple mutual funds \u23f3 How many years it takes to detect a trend   Get in touch: Phone: 661-775-3704 Book an appointment with us: http:\/\/bookachatwithjohn.net   Get in touch with us: https:\/\/mearsmoney.com\/   Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PmcOPM Check out John\u2019s FREE Books: https:\/\/je9gekmc.pages.infusionsoft.net\/ ","author_name":"The Red Zone Retirement Program","author_url":"http:\/\/mearsmoney.com\/","html":"