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The first half of the year has given investors plenty to process. Diversified portfolios showed solid gains, a welcome turn from last year’s broad declines.

Since 1926, the US stock market has rewarded investors with an average annual return of about 10%. But in any given year, returns may be sky-high, extremely poor, or somewhere in between.

Markets don't wait for official announcements that a recession has begun or ended. Investors who look beyond after-the-fact headlines and stick to their plan will be better positioned for long-term success.

Here are our responses to some of the most frequently asked questions about the markets, the economy, and our portfolios.

We are often asked about Dimensional's involvement in influencing management of the companies in which they invest. Here is an overview of "stewardship" at Dimensional - their effort to protect and enhance shareholder value.

Both stocks and bonds offered positive returns as investors weighed the effects of interest rate hikes on future economic growth.