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?
Market Returns Through a Century of Recessions
What does a century of economic cycles teach investors about investing? Click HERE to explore Dimensional's interactive exhibit to examine how stocks have behaved during US economic downturns. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing risks include loss of principal and fluctuating value. There is no guarantee an investment strategy will be successful. The information in this document is provided in good faith without any warranty and is intended for the … [Read more...] about Market Returns Through a Century of Recessions
Under the Macroscope: When Stocks and the Economy Diverge
How can investors make sense of the apparent disconnect between stock market performance and economic indicators? Read Dimensional Fund Advisor's article, "Under the Macroscope: When Stocks and the Economy Diverge," HERE. 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 … [Read more...] about Under the Macroscope: When Stocks and the Economy Diverge
Can Small Cap Stocks Weather the Storm?
With recession concerns intensifying in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, investors may be wondering whether small cap stocks are poised to struggle. Are small companies more vulnerable now than they have been during other periods of economic distress? And what are the implications for the size premium? Read Dimensional Fund Advisor's article, "Can Small Cap Stocks Weather the Storm," HERE. The information in this document is provided in good faith without any warranty and is … [Read more...] about Can Small Cap Stocks Weather the Storm?
Leading Labor Economist Professor Ed Lazear on COVID-19
Renowned labor economist Edward P. Lazear, an independent director on the boards of Dimensional's US Mutual funds, discusses what policymakers are monitoring with COVID-19, how monetary authorities are responding, and what the global recovery may look like. Prof. Lazear teaches at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. As chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush from 2006 to 2009, he helped guide the US policy response to the financial … [Read more...] about Leading Labor Economist Professor Ed Lazear on COVID-19