Prof. Kenneth French explains how he uses anticipated regret when deciding how to split his portfolio between stocks and bonds, and he shares two essential beliefs about the market that affect his allocation. … [Read more...] about Kenneth French on Building Confidence as an Investor
Kenneth French on How to Think About Investment Risk
Prof. Kenneth French explains that for most investors, the best definition of risk is uncertainty about lifetime consumption. He also offers helpful examples from investors' everyday lives to simplify complex ideas. … [Read more...] about Kenneth French on How to Think About Investment Risk
Kenneth French on the Difficulty of Timing the Market
Most people who try to time the market are just fooling themselves, says Prof. Kenneth French, explaining what it really takes to beat the market and why doing so is harder than many investors think. … [Read more...] about Kenneth French on the Difficulty of Timing the Market
When It’s Value vs. Growth, History Is on Value’s Side.
Logic and data provide the basis for a positive expected value premium, offering a guide for investors targeting higher potential returns. Read Dimensional Fund Advisor's article, "When It's Value vs. Growth, History Is on Value's Side.," HERE. 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. The information in this document is provided in good faith without any warranty … [Read more...] about When It’s Value vs. Growth, History Is on Value’s Side.
Q2 2020 Market Update
Q2 2020 Market Review from Paul Ohanian, CFP® This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.The report also illustrates the performance of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic. Nothing on this website shall constitute or serve as an offer to sell products or services in any … [Read more...] about Q2 2020 Market Update
Large and In Charge? Giant Firms atop Market Is Nothing New.
Tech standouts are drawing attention for their perceived sway on stocks, but history undercuts that view. Read Dimensional Fund Advisor's article, "Large and In Charge? Giant Firms atop Market Is Nothing New.," HERE. The information in this document is provided in good faith without any warranty and is intended for the recipient's background information only. It does not constitute investment advice, recommendation, or an offer of any services or products for sale and is not intended … [Read more...] about Large and In Charge? Giant Firms atop Market Is Nothing New.