With recession concerns intensifying in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, investors may be wondering whether small cap stocks are poised to struggle. Are small companies more vulnerable now than they have been during other periods of economic distress? And what are the implications for the size premium? Read Dimensional Fund Advisor's article, "Can Small Cap Stocks Weather the Storm," HERE. The information in this document is provided in good faith without any warranty and is … [Read more...] about Can Small Cap Stocks Weather the Storm?
Nobel Laureate Robert Merton on the Financial Markets
Gerard O'Reilly and Robert C. Merton discuss the current financial markets and the role of skilled implementation during periods of extreme market volatility. Topics include the information in current derivatives prices and how a manager's trading and execution can impact portfolio value in volatile markets. … [Read more...] about Nobel Laureate Robert Merton on the Financial Markets
Long-Term Investors, Don’t Let a Recession Faze You
In the past century, there have been 15 recessions in the US. In 11 of them, stock returns were positive two years after the recession began. Read Dimensional Fund Advisor's article, "Long-Term Investors, Don't Let a Recession Faze You," HERE. … [Read more...] about Long-Term Investors, Don’t Let a Recession Faze You
Leading Labor Economist Professor Ed Lazear on COVID-19
Renowned labor economist Edward P. Lazear, an independent director on the boards of Dimensional's US Mutual funds, discusses what policymakers are monitoring with COVID-19, how monetary authorities are responding, and what the global recovery may look like. Prof. Lazear teaches at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. As chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush from 2006 to 2009, he helped guide the US policy response to the financial … [Read more...] about Leading Labor Economist Professor Ed Lazear on COVID-19
Hindsight Is 20/20. Foresight Isn’t.
History shows there's no compelling or dependable way to forecast stock and bond movements. The year 2019 has been a case in point. Read Dimensional Fund Advisor's article, "Hindsight Is 20/20. Foresight Isn't.," HERE. … [Read more...] about Hindsight Is 20/20. Foresight Isn’t.
Jake DeKinder on Recent Market Volatility
After a period of relative calm in the stock market, investors have experienced increased volatility in recent days. While market volatility can create anxiety for some, reacting emotionally and changing long-term investment strategies in response to short-term declines could prove more harmful than helpful. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. This content is distributed for informational purposes, and it is not to … [Read more...] about Jake DeKinder on Recent Market Volatility