September 2020 Founder's Message, from the Desk of Paul Ohanian, CFP® When I started in the financial business more than 30 years ago, I was committed to making a real impact on people's lives. Credentialed as a CPA then, I was eager to put my skills to use. Beginning to work with my high-net worth clients, it became clear their unique and sometimes complicated circumstances required a C-level advisor; a true Chief Financial Officer for the household, who understands the overall … [Read more...] about The Very Personal Business of You
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You’re Invited! Value vs. Growth: Past, Present, and Future Webcast
Join us on Friday, September 18 at 11 AM MST for insights on current markets and long-term investing from Dimensional Fund Advisors. Dimensional's Mark Gochnour and Jake DeKinder offer a perspective on different market segment returns during 2020, including value and growth stocks, and give historical context to recent performance. They also discuss how past economic events have impacted the financial markets and highlight the importance of thinking long term to pursue expected … [Read more...] about You’re Invited! Value vs. Growth: Past, Present, and Future Webcast
Is the Stock Market Divorced From Reality?
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
In the News: Paul Ohanian, CFP®, joins Friends of Arizona Historical Society board.
"I believe in preserving and promoting the important Arizona Historical Society mission for our future generations."Paul Ohanian, CFP® Read the full article, "Ohanian joins Friends of Arizona Historical Society board" published by the Scottsdale Independent HERE. … [Read more...] about In the News: Paul Ohanian, CFP®, joins Friends of Arizona Historical Society board.
David Booth on Value Investing
If studying financial markets for 50 years teaches you anything, it's to keep things in perspective. During times of great uncertainty, like we're experiencing now, investors may feel tempted to project today's headlines forward or forget the useful lessons we've learned from the past... Read Dimensional Executive Chairman and Founder David Booth's full essay on Value investing HERE. Originally published in MarketWatch. DISCLOSURES This material is in relation to … [Read more...] about David Booth on Value Investing