Even though the investment principles we run on are simple, they aren't always easy to understand and accept. Many people struggle with some of the basic concepts behind long-term, highly diversified investing—it's a matter of human nature."David Booth, Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors Read the full article by Dimensional Executive Chairman and Founder David Booth, "10 Obstacles to Investing—and How to Overcome Them" HERE. ARTICLE … [Read more...] about 10 Obstacles to Investing—and How to Overcome Them
The Surprising Dividends of Transformed Investing
Executive Producer of the CBS comedy "United States of Al" and Dimensional consultant David Goetsch shares his thoughts on investments and investing in, "The Surprising Dividends of Transformed Investing." Uncertainty can pull you under the water, or you can choose to ride its wave. Most of us will experience both. Human beings are subject to more uncertainty than we'd like. But the sooner I accepted this truth, the sooner I found a way to hold my breath when I was underwater and smile when … [Read more...] about The Surprising Dividends of Transformed Investing
In the News: Scottsdale Wealth Planning adds Sardali as Investment Committee Member
Paul Ohanian, CFP®, founder and CEO of Scottsdale Wealth Planning, has added Sabuhi Sardali, PhD, as an external consultant for the SWP investment committee, a research and education division for the company. Read recent media coverage of Sardali's move: Phoenix Business Journal, "People on the Move" October 15, 2021 Read more about Team SWP HERE. … [Read more...] about In the News: Scottsdale Wealth Planning adds Sardali as Investment Committee Member
All-Time-High Anxiety
KEY TAKEAWAYS Financial journalists periodically stoke investors' record-high anxiety by suggesting the laws of physics apply to financial markets—that what goes up must come down.But shares are not heavy objects kept aloft through strenuous effort. They are perpetual claim tickets on companies' earnings and dividends.If stocks have a positive expected return, reaching record highs with some frequency is exactly the outcome we would expect. Read the full article by Dimensional VP … [Read more...] about All-Time-High Anxiety
Will Inflation Hurt Stock Returns? Not Necessarily.
Investors may wonder whether stock returns will suffer if inflation keeps rising. Here's some good news: Inflation isn't necessarily bad news for stocks. Read Dimensional Funds's recent article, "Will Inflation Hurt Stock Returns? Not Necessarily." HERE. History shows that stocks tend to outpace inflation over time. DISCLOSURES 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 … [Read more...] about Will Inflation Hurt Stock Returns? Not Necessarily.
2021 Hot Topics: Inflation, Crypto, and Market Highs Webcast
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 20218:30 AM AZ/ 10:30 AM CT Complimentary Online Public Presentation Dimensional's Jake DeKinder and Mark Gochnour explore three topics dominating the financial news in 2021. Join Jake DeKinder and Mark Gochnour for a conversation on topics that have captured investor interest this year. During the webcast, they will discuss the rise of cryptocurrencies around the globe. They also will offer a long-term perspective on recent stock market activity and discuss … [Read more...] about 2021 Hot Topics: Inflation, Crypto, and Market Highs Webcast