Presidential Elections: What Do They Mean for Markets?
It’s almost Election Day in the US once again. Should elections influence long-term investment decisions?
3rd Quarter 2024 Market Review
US stocks built on a strong first half, with many market indices at or close to record levels as the third quarter ended. But those gains came amid a spike in volatility unseen since the COVID pandemic.
Bulls, Bears, and Ballots: When Looking at Politics and Markets, Think Long Term
The anticipation building up to elections often brings with it questions about how financial markets will respond. But the outcome of an election is only one of many inputs that can impact stocks and bonds.
Confusing Economic Signs
Even if you fall in the camp that is pessimistic about the economy, the history of markets shows that stock returns have often been positive during recessions.
2024 vs. 1971
Starting in the mid-1960s when computers became available, leading academics began developing and testing theories with stock market data. Within a short period of time, seminal research came out that paved the way for investing to shift from being a speculative sport to becoming a science.
Dimensional on the Future of Fund Management
Dimensional Co-CEO and CIO Gerard O’Reilly answers questions on fund management, including "Is your approach active or passive?"