A recent flurry of return spikes for a handful of US stocks has captivated investors and noninvestors alike. Wall Street news trending on social media even amid an NFL playoff season is indeed an unusual event. So, what should investors make of these dramatic price movements? Read Dimensional's Wes Crill, PhD's article, "Gauging Market Expectations?," HERE. LEARN MORE Tesla's Charge Reveals Weak Points of Indexing Market Review 2020: Looking Back on an Unprecedented … [Read more...] about Gauging Market Expectations?
Opinion: The No. 1 investment mistake retirement savers are making: Vanguard study
There's a whole world of investing opportunity out there. Have you considered the potential effects of home country bias in your portfolio? Read the full article by MarketWatch's Brett Arends, "Opinion: The No. 1 investment mistake retirement savers are making: Vanguard study," HERE. DISCLOSURES Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc. ("SWP") is a registered investment adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where SWP and its representatives are … [Read more...] about Opinion: The No. 1 investment mistake retirement savers are making: Vanguard study
Market Review 2020: Looking Back on an Unprecedented Year
The year 2020 proved to be one of the most tumultuous in modern history, marked by a number of developments that were historically unprecedented. But the year also demonstrated the resilience of people, institutions, and financial markets. Read Dimensional's full article, "Market Review 2020: Looking Back on an Unprecedented Year," HERE. LEARN MORE SWP's Q4 2020 Market Review Slideshow SWP's Total Year 2020 Market Review Slideshow DISCLOSURES The information in this … [Read more...] about Market Review 2020: Looking Back on an Unprecedented Year
Mind the (Fixed Income) Gap
By Paul Ohanian, CFP® In the early days of my career as an investment professional, you could walk into your local bank and buy a 9% Certificate of Deposit. Today, that income staple is extinct. What was once a fairly cyclical pattern-Interest rates go up, interest rates go down-has steadily declined to flatline. And while low borrowing costs may have been a boon to many borrowers, it has become the bane of savers and retirees. This article discusses that decline and solutions we apply to … [Read more...] about Mind the (Fixed Income) Gap
The Seductive Nature of Fat Tail Distributions
Featuring David Booth Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors. DISCLOSURES Eugene Fama and Ken French are members of the Board of Directors of the general partner of, and provide consulting services to, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Named securities may be held in accounts managed by Dimensional. Dimensional makes no representation as to the suitability of any advisor, and we do not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the services of any advisor. All … [Read more...] about The Seductive Nature of Fat Tail Distributions
How Much Impact Does the President Have on Stocks?
The anticipation building up to elections often brings with it questions about how financial markets will respond. But the outcome of an election is only one of many inputs to the market. Click HERE to explore Dimensional's interactive exhibit to examine market and economic data for nearly 100 years of US presidential terms. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing risks include loss of principal and fluctuating value. There is no guarantee an investment … [Read more...] about How Much Impact Does the President Have on Stocks?