What is smart investing? In a nutshell: take cutting-edge financial science and apply it to real world investing. The best mutual fund companies that apply this intelligent, evidence-based strategy are Dimensional Fund Advisors and Vanguard.
Read MoreIf there’s one thing Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) is unlikely to ever be accused of, it’s having a flair for the dramatic. Then again, that’s why we find their objective insights so appealing, such as this lead-in to their recently released 2018 Market Review…
Read MoreWith 2017 in the rearview mirror, we’re pleased to reflect on – and share with you – a newly released Dimensional Fund Advisors 2017 Market Review.
Read MoreWho would have thought that 2016 would astound us all by delivering mostly way-awesome annual returns? And guess which asset classes took off like a SpaceX rocket launch?
Read MoreWhy would you compare your investments to a benchmark that doesn’t represent your finances as a whole?
Read MoreYes, it’s an election year, so there is guaranteed to be some level of uncertainty (and not just in the markets!). But at the same time, a major international crisis or domestic event could occur tomorrow that could also throw the markets into turmoil.
Read MoreAs the name implies (with the subtlety of a sledge hammer), evidence-based investing means viewing capital markets from the perspective of a professor of finance. We use the science of investing as our guide to building wealth.
Read MoreBuying and selling stocks would be much easier if only there were an investment indicator that was dependable. One indicator in particular has lured many investors into its seemingly sound logic.
Read MoreA demonstrated track record for responsible money management is certainly not the only reason to consider one fund company over another. But, to us, it’s a better indicator than any stars of past performance.
Read MoreTo put the current manic behavior of the market in perspective, it helps to look at history as a guide.
Read MoreAs we have advised during any number of past economic crises, the best position for a long-term investor looking to build wealth is to let efficient markets do their work.
Read MoreLet’s take a close look at 9 durable characteristics that help differentiate Dimensional Fund Advisors and Vanguard from the crowd.
Read MoreDo your circumstances warrant an allocation to commodities? Read more to find out if commodities are right for you.
Read MoreIf there were a contest for the most frequent of Frequently Asked Questions we’ve been hearing lately, this one would be the easy winner: “Why is my globally diversified portfolio underperforming a simple allocation to the S&P 500 Index?”
Read MoreAs Dimensional’s David Booth has said: “Where people get killed is getting in and out of investments. They get halfway into something, lose confidence, and then try something else. It’s important to have a philosophy.”
Read MoreWe tend to be led off-course from our happily ever after outcomes by fantastical “folklore” that we continue to tell ourselves long after the evidence has informed us otherwise.
Read More“Know the data” is an important lesson, especially when it comes to sensibly investing our life savings.
Read MoreThe result of this extensive groundwork is an investment strategy for patient investors who are seeking clarity, understanding and cost control … elegant simplicity.
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