Why “Time In the Market” Might Be Holding You Back

You’ve probably heard it a hundred times – “It’s time in the market, not timing the market.” But what if that advice is exactly what’s stopping you from protecting capital, sleeping better at night, and taking advantage of real opportunities?

In this interview, Marcus sits down with Livewire’s James Marlay to challenge some of the most common beliefs in finance – from buy-and-hold mantras to the myth that individual stock picking still works.

If you’ve ever questioned whether the traditional wealth machine really works in your favour, you’ll want to watch this.

Key Highlights

• Why timing the market can work – and why Marcus does it
• How ETFs help avoid stock-specific landmines
• Why Australia is off the table for growth right now
• The global theme he’s backing with his own super
• The one stock he’d put all his money into (if he had to)

“We’re not here to keep clients calm and collect the fee. We’re here to make money, sleep at night, and avoid the carnage.”

Watch Livewire’s full interview below. Marcus telling it as it is: blunt, insightful, and brutally honest.

Credit: Livewire Markets. Originally published 27 May 2025.
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