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
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
Myth-Busting with Momentum: How to Pursue the Premium
Nearly 30 years after its formal discovery,1 the appeal of stock price momentum2 remains in the eye of the beholder. Read the latest research paper, "Myth-Busting with Momentum: How to Pursue the Premium" by Dimensional Head of Investment Strategist and Vice President Wes Crill, PhD, HERE. FOOTNOTES Narasimhan Jegadeesh and Sheridan Titman, "Returns to Buying Winners and Selling Losers: Implications for Stock Market Efficiency," Journal of Finance 48, no. 1 (1993).Stock price … [Read more...] about Myth-Busting with Momentum: How to Pursue the Premium