Market updates
Some Help Gold Has Been
Gold is supposed to be a safe haven — yet it fell more than 10% after the Iran war began while stocks rose. A reality check on gold as portfolio ballast.
- Wealth & investing
A Surprise Winner Among Asset Classes
After years in the shadow of US large caps, international stocks may be stepping back into the spotlight — a case for not giving up on global diversification.
- Market updates
Quarterly Review: Stocks Pull Back from Highs as Markets Are Tested
Dimensional's Q1 2026 market review — stocks slipped late in the quarter on geopolitical strain, international and emerging markets held up better than the US, and value and small caps started the year strong.
- Wealth & investing
Weighing In on Equal Weights
Worried about concentration in the largest US stocks? Equal-weighting an index is one popular fix — but this Dimensional piece explains why it can add trading costs and taxes without being the right tool for the job.
- Wealth & investing
A World of Opportunity in Global Bonds
The global bond market is vast and varied. A one-page look at why broadening beyond domestic bonds can expand opportunity and manage risk.
- Wealth & investing
Global Diversification Can Make a World of Difference
The US is a big slice of global markets — but far from all of it. A one-pager on why looking beyond home borders can smooth the ride.
- Wealth & investing
Gold Hasn't Been Effective at Tracking Inflation
Gold is widely assumed to be an inflation hedge — the data is far less convincing. A one-pager on gold's spotty record against rising prices.
- Wealth & investing
Here's Why You Should Invest in All the Sectors, Not Just One
Sector leadership rotates unpredictably year to year. A one-pager on why owning the whole market beats betting on this year's hot sector.
- Wealth & investing
The Randomness of Global Stock Returns
Which country tops the charts each year? It's essentially unpredictable. This one-pager shows why chasing last year's winner is a losing game — and why you diversify.