KEY TAKEAWAYS Stock markets continued to climb higher in 2021, with the S&P 500 hitting a series of all-time closing highs and ending the year near a record. While COVID-19 continued to dominate headlines, concerns also focused on inflation and its potential impact. Investors saw volatility in areas ranging from cryptocurrencies to so-called meme stocks, highlighting the importance of long-term planning and flexibility in a fast-moving market. Read Dimensional's full article, … [Read more...] about Market Review 2021: A Recovery Amid Challenges
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Why a Stock Peak Isn’t a Cliff
Many investors may think a market high is a signal stocks are overvalued or have reached a ceiling. However, they may be surprised by what the data show. Read more in Dimensional's recent article, Why a Stock Peak Isn't a Cliff." ADDITIONAL MATERIALS ONE-PAGER Why a Stock Peak Isn't a Cliff Many investors may think a market high is a signal stocks are overvalued or have reached a ceiling. However, they may be surprised by what the data show. DISCLOSURES The information … [Read more...] about Why a Stock Peak Isn’t a Cliff
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: Sabuhi Sardali, PhD, in this week’s Phoenix Business Journal
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 PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: Sabuhi Sardali, PhD, in this week’s Phoenix Business Journal
Why I’ll Always Be Optimistic About the Market
Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, David Booth's beliefs in markets have been tested more than ever. And they've held up. The Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors shares his perspective in, "Why I'll Always Be Optimistic About the Market." Rather than having to guess what will happen to whom and when, I choose a different path. I invest in the market.David Booth, Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors Read the full article from … [Read more...] about Why I’ll Always Be Optimistic About the Market
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
Big Thoughts on Small Cap Value
A recent call with Royce Investment Partners(1) prompted Paul Ohanian, CFP® and the Scottsdale Wealth Planning Investment Committee to explore the potential of the small-cap value sector in today's markets. These are our thoughts at this time: Small-cap value stocks have performed well since Q4 2020, and this trend could persist as the global economy reopens and recovery continues.(2)Historically, this asset class's returns have been impressive during periods of expansion when credit spreads … [Read more...] about Big Thoughts on Small Cap Value