Russia's invasion of Ukraine is an important reminder that geopolitical risk is a part of investing in global markets. Dimensional's systematic active approach is designed to adjust to new information in real time, including information about geopolitical events and their potential repercussions for markets. Read the full article, "Navigating Geopolitical Events," by Dimensional Funds Senior Investment Director and Vice President Karen Umland, HERE. DISCLOSURES The information … [Read more...] about Navigating Geopolitical Events
History Shows That Stock Gains Can Add Up After Big Declines
Sudden market downturns can be unsettling. But historically, US equity returns following sharp downturns have, on average, been positive. 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 not constitute investment advice, recommendation, or an offer of any services or products for sale and is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment … [Read more...] about History Shows That Stock Gains Can Add Up After Big Declines
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
The Uncommon Average
"I have found that the importance of having an investment philosophy—one that is robust and that you can stick with— cannot be overstated. David Booth The US stock market has delivered an average annual return of around 10% since 1926.[1] But short-term results may vary, and in any given period stock returns can be positive, negative, or flat. When setting expectations, it's helpful to see the range of outcomes experienced by investors historically. For example, how often … [Read more...] about The Uncommon Average
The Index Bogeyman
The argument that increased usage of index funds may be distorting market prices hinges on the premise that indexing reduces the efficacy of price discovery. But should the rise of index funds be a cause of concern for investors? Over the last several years, index funds have received increased attention from investors and the financial media. Some have even made claims that the increased usage of index funds may be distorting market prices. For many, this argument hinges on the premise … [Read more...] about The Index Bogeyman
Getting to the Point of a Point
While the Dow and other indices are frequently interpreted as indicators of broader market performance, the stocks composing these indices may not be representative of an investor's total portfolio. A quick online search for "Dow rallies 500 points" yields a cascade of news stories with similar titles, as does a similar search for "Dow drops 500 points." These types of headlines may make little sense to some investors, given that a "point" for the Dow and what it means to an individual's … [Read more...] about Getting to the Point of a Point