by David Gaynes | Jun 15, 2018 | Investing
For investors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless stream of news about markets. Being bombarded with data and headlines presented as impactful to your financial well-being can evoke strong emotional responses from even the most experienced...
by David Gaynes | Mar 21, 2018 | Dimensional Fund Advisors, Investing, Stock Market
Markets have been up and down this year, which can be stressful for many investors. During periods like these, hearing stories about how other people deal with market uncertainty can be helpful. Dave Goetsch is an executive producer of The Big Bang Theory. Even...
by David Gaynes | Oct 19, 2017 | Investing
Monday, October 9th was exactly ten years from the stock market peak before the Financial Panic of 2008. To read more, please visit: http://www.ftportfolios.com/Commentary/EconomicResearch/2017/10/2/stocks-won Click below to download and print this article: First...
by David Gaynes | Sep 25, 2017 | Dimensional Fund Advisors, Investing
It will soon be the 10-year anniversary of when, in early October 2007, the S&P 500 Index hit what was its highest point before losing more than half its value over the next year and a half during the global financial crisis. Over the coming weeks and months, as...
by David Gaynes | Mar 24, 2017 | Financial Planning, Investing
At this time of year, it’s common for predictions to emerge about the economy. While they are interesting, I don’t think they provide us with much useful information. Why? Because experts really don’t know anything more than the average investor. They just...
by David Gaynes | Feb 16, 2017 | Dimensional Fund Advisors, Investing
Checking the weather? Looking at a map of the world to plan your next vacation? Guess what—you’re using a model. While models can be useful for gaining insights that can help us make good decisions, they are simplifications of reality. One example of a model is...
