The model is predictable and clients can anticipate moves in their portfolios based on how the market is behaving.

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Choosing a subscription model makes revenue more predictable, but reduces revenue up front.

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The more profitable the business model, and the more predictable the cash flows, the higher is the leverage that a company can sustain.

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