This year's turmoil has inflicted hardships on some firms while presenting opportunities for others—and the stock market is behaving as we might expect. Read Dimensional's Weston Wellington's essay, "Is the Stock Market Divorces from Reality?," HERE. DISCLOSURES This information is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security. Named securities may be held in accounts managed by Dimensional. The … [Read more...] about Is the Stock Market Divorced From Reality?
Ins and Outs of Emerging Markets Investing: Market Behavior and Evolution
Emerging markets are an important part of a well-diversified global equity portfolio. However, recent history reminds us that they can be volatile and can perform differently than developed markets. In THIS ARTICLE, Dimensional provides a longer historical perspective on the performance of emerging markets and the countries that constitute them. DISCLOSURES The information in this document is provided in good faith without any warranty and is intended for the recipient's background … [Read more...] about Ins and Outs of Emerging Markets Investing: Market Behavior and Evolution
Market Returns Through a Century of Recessions
What does a century of economic cycles teach investors about investing? Click HERE to explore Dimensional's interactive exhibit to examine how stocks have behaved during US economic downturns. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing risks include loss of principal and fluctuating value. There is no guarantee an investment strategy will be successful. The information in this document is provided in good faith without any warranty and is intended for the … [Read more...] about Market Returns Through a Century of Recessions
Taking Stock of Lump-Sum Investing vs. Dollar-Cost Averaging
Getting capital into stocks, whether gradually or all at once, puts investors in position to reap the potential benefits. Read Dimensional Fund Advisors's article, "Taking Stock of Lump-Sum Investing vs. Dollar-Cost Averaging," 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 … [Read more...] about Taking Stock of Lump-Sum Investing vs. Dollar-Cost Averaging
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