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2Q26 DFA Quarterly Market Review
The second quarter of 2026 was a strong one for global equity markets, despite continued geopolitical uncertainty, shifting interest rate expectations, and plenty of headlines that could have given investors
Mid-Year Review: Headlines vs. Results
As we reach the midpoint of 2026, one lesson from the first half of the year stands out: the headlines and the markets told two very different stories. The conflict
What Will Your Money Mean This Summer?
Summer has a way of changing perspective. People spend more time with family, travel more, slow down a little, and create experiences they often remember for years. And many of
The Power of Remembering
The upcoming Memorial Day holiday is a time to remember and reflect. It gives us a moment to step back, gain perspective, and appreciate what matters most. That idea applies
1Q26 DFA Quarterly Market Review
The first quarter of 2026 was a reminder that markets don’t move in straight lines and that headlines don’t always tell the full story. Despite a steady drumbeat of geopolitical
Why Market Headlines Shouldn’t Drive Your Investment Decisions
Every day, there’s a new headline. Headlines such as: Markets drop on inflation fears Stocks rise on rate cut hopes Geopolitical tensions increase uncertainty. It’s constant. And it’s designed to
Why Uncertainty Feels Worse Than Risk
Most investors think they struggle with risk. What they actually struggle with is uncertainty. Risk can be measured, diversified, and planned for. Uncertainty is different. It’s not knowing what headline
What Doesn’t Change Matters More Than What Does
Change. We spend much of our time thinking about it, predicting it, and anticipating it. Markets change. Headlines change. Technology changes. Policies change. Every year brings a new reason why
4Q25 DFA Quarterly Market Review
Despite a steady drumbeat of headlines about inflation, Federal Reserve policy, and political developments, global markets finished the fourth quarter in broadly positive territory. This is a reminder that short-term news
The Only Forecast that Matters
Most investors love economic and market forecasts. With the markets so uncertain and volatile, our brain craves some sort of idea of what the future holds. But the markets are