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. Additional Resources … [Read more...] about Quarterly Market Update – Q1 2022
Missing the Market’s Best Days
The impact of missing just a few of the market's best days can be profound, as shown by this animated look at a hypothetical investment in the stocks that make up the S&P 500 Index. LEARN MORE ONE-PAGER The Cost of Trying to Time the Market The impact of missing just a few of the market's best days can be profound, as this client-ready data visualization of a hypothetical investment in the stocks that make up the S&P 500 Index shows. … [Read more...] about Missing the Market’s Best Days
Which Country Will Outperform? Here’s Why It Shouldn’t Matter.
Investment opportunities exist all around the globe, but the randomness of global stock returns makes it exceedingly difficult to figure out which markets are likely to be outperformers. How should investors deal with this kind of uncertainty? Read Dimensional's article, "Which Country Will Outperform? Here's Why It Shouldn't Matter.," HERE. LEARN MORE One Pager: The Randomness of Global Stock Returns … [Read more...] about Which Country Will Outperform? Here’s Why It Shouldn’t Matter.
Equilibrium Markets in the Time of COVID
In the early months of the pandemic, markets struggled to understand how COVID-19 would affect the economy, and volatility went through the roof. Read Dimensional Funds Director and Consultant Kenneth French, PhD's article, "Equilibrium Markets in the Time of COVID" HERE. LEARN MORE Righting the Ship: One Year Later False Negatives and False Positives Do Downturns Lead to Down Years? … [Read more...] about Equilibrium Markets in the Time of COVID
‘Everything Screams Inflation.’ How to Interpret the Headlines.
KEY TAKEAWAYS After last year's economic shocks, we shouldn't be surprised to see prices rebounding.But the potential for inflation is one among many factors investors take into account when agreeing on a price at which to trade.A look at headlines from the past 50 years shows the difficulty of timing markets around inflation expectations. Investors may be better served sticking to a long-term plan. Read Dimensional Funds VP Weston Wellington's article, "'Everything Screams Inflation.' How … [Read more...] about ‘Everything Screams Inflation.’ How to Interpret the Headlines.
Money Magazine: David Booth on Value Stocks’ Comeback and Why Bitcoin Isn’t a Bubble
Dimensional Founder David Booth was featured in a Money Magazine Q&A addressing topics on investors' minds now, including Value stocks and Bitcoin. Read the full article HERE. LEARN MORE Tales from the Crypto: How to Think About Bitcoin Think Investing Is a Game? Stop. Gauging Market Expectations? DISCLOSURES Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This information is provided for … [Read more...] about Money Magazine: David Booth on Value Stocks’ Comeback and Why Bitcoin Isn’t a Bubble