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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The global bond market is vast and varied. A one-page look at why broadening beyond domestic bonds can expand opportunity and manage risk.
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.
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.
Sector leadership rotates unpredictably year to year. A one-pager on why owning the whole market beats betting on this year's hot sector.
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.