Aug 13, 2019 | Financial Planning, Investor Behavior, Questions & Answers
Weston Wellington, a Vice President with Dimensional, is one of the firm’s market research experts. He works closely with financial advisors in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia, showing them how a research-based...
Jul 24, 2019 | Financial Planning, Investor Behavior
Years ago, I lived in a large apartment complex with friends from college. We were newly minted graduates entering our chosen careers. The combination of discretionary income and living in a new city kept us occupied during our time outside of work. Visiting the...
Jul 1, 2019 | Active vs. Passive, Investor Behavior, Market Timing
Over the course of a summer, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at barbeques or other social gatherings. A neighbor or relative might ask about which investments are good at the moment. The lure of getting in at the right time or...
Sep 21, 2018 | Economy & Markets, Investor Behavior
Being bombarded with data and headlines presented as impactful to your financial well-being can evoke strong emotional responses from even the most experienced investors. Headlines from the “lost decade”[1] can help illustrate several periods that...
