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The Informed Investor

Dimensional Fund Advisors
Investment Strategies
Stock Market
Financial Planning
Market Volatility
Financial Markets
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Mutual Funds
S&P 500
Etfs
Dividends
Inflation
Diversification
Stocks
Gold
Bonds
Market Trends
Bitcoin
60/40 Portfolio
Manager Performance
Investing

Dimensional thought leaders break down the financial headlines to help you separate the news from the noise. Dimensional is an asset management firm with deep connections to leading academics and Nobel laureates in economics that has been applying financial science to real-world investing since 1981. - None of the content on this site is directed at any particular jurisdiction or investor located ... more

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Episode 52: People in their 20s, 30s, and 40s don't have it easy when trying to figure out the best ways to spend, save, and protect their money.

Life often comes at you fast. New relationships, new jobs, new family members, new homes, new bank acc... more

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Episode 51: Why do many investors pull their hair out worrying about where the stock market is headed?

Dimensional Founder and Chairman David Booth knows it's an ongoing problem. He also believes it's unnecessary.

In his new book, "Stay Calm: Lea... more

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Episode 50: Is investing in exchange-traded funds or mutual funds an either/or choice?

Not anymore.

Thanks to the recent debut of actively managed ETF share classes—which are tacked onto mutual funds—investors will get multiple access points to a... more

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Episode 49: Why is market timing so alluring for so many investors?

Probably because a perfect timing strategy—assuming it's out there and it works—promises huge rewards. In theory.

But there's a huge caveat.

A perfect timing strategy would hav... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Klingaman
Financial Planning professional, former Dimensional intern, founder of her own planning firm, employee and regional director at Dimensional
Dimensional Fund Advisors (employee) and independent financial planning practice
Episode: Practical Money Management for Your 20s, 30s, and 40s | The Informed Investor 52
David Booth
Chairman and founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Episode: Don't Fight the Stock Market—Make It Work for You | The Informed Investor 51
Isabelle Williams
Deputy Head of Investment Solutions
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Episode: ETFs or Mutual Funds? How to Target Benefits of Both Worlds. | The Informed Investor 50
Dave Kavanaugh
Global Head of Investment Operations
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Episode: ETFs or Mutual Funds? How to Target Benefits of Both Worlds. | The Informed Investor 50
Katie Hendrix
Research Director, Dimensional Fund Advisors
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Episode: Stock Market Timing Mistakes That Investors Can't Afford to Make | The Informed Investor 49
Rob Harvey
Repeat guest on The Informed Investor
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Episode: Stock Indexes Are Changing. Is Your Portfolio Prepared? | The Informed Investor 48
Sooyeon Mirda
Senior Investment Strategist
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Episode: How to Beat Inflation with Stocks and Bonds | The Informed Investor 47
Jason Smith
Executive Chairman of Prosperity Capital Advisors, founder of the firm
Prosperity Capital Advisors
Episode: Strategies to Protect Your Assets for a Low-Stress Retirement | The Informed Investor 44
Evelyn Zohlen
Founder/CEO of Apella Wealth, focused on widows and divorcees
Apella Wealth
Episode: A Survival Guide for Financial Suprises | The Informed Investor 43

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Jake DeKinder
Co-host / Investment Specialist, Dimensional Fund Advisors; host of The Informed Investor
Mark Gochnour
Host of The Informed Investor; Dimensional Fund Advisors

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Practical Money Management for Your 20s, 30s, and 40s | The Informed Investor 52
Q: What is the three-bucket framework and why is it effective?
The framework separates fixed costs, flexible weekly spending, and non-monthly expenses, making it easier to pre-fund irregular costs and automate budgets, which helps maintain alignment with values.
Practical Money Management for Your 20s, 30s, and 40s | The Informed Investor 52
Q: How do you begin conversations with clients about the purpose of money?
I start with exploring the client's relationship with money, values, and the family vision; I ask deep questions to align individual values and couple goals before moving into strategies.
ETFs or Mutual Funds? How to Target Benefits of Both Worlds. | The Informed Investor 50
Q: What does ETF share class mean for an investor in practical terms?
It means you can hold the same investment strategy through either an ETF or a mutual fund share class, giving you flexibility in how you trade and potentially improved tax and operational efficiency while preserving the strategy's track record.
Stock Market Timing Mistakes That Investors Can't Afford to Make | The Informed Investor 49
Q: What should an investor's mindset be when facing market volatility and headlines?
Stay disciplined, stick to a long-term plan, and rebalance as life changes occur, rather than trying to time the market based on short-term signals.
The Biggest Risk in Investing? It's You! | The Informed Investor 37
Q: Why do you believe the biggest risk in investing is behavioral, not market risk?
Behavioral risk dominates because decisions driven by fear, overreaction to news, and short-term thinking can derail long-term plans even when markets themselves are efficient. A disciplined, goal-driven approach with clear plans mitigates that risk.

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What is The Informed Investor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program presents a steady stream of rigorous, evidence-based investing discussions led by senior practitioners at a major asset manager. Episodes frequently center on understanding markets, the mechanics of indexation and ETF share classes, and practical wealth planning—from diversification and tax efficiency to retirement frameworks and life events. Guests are typically financial professionals or researchers connected to the sponsor, offering actionable insights grounded in academic research and real-world advisory experience. The format emphasizes long-horizon thinking, disciplined investing, and clear explanations of complex concepts for both advisors and individual investors. A noteworthy trait is the blend of market commentary wit... more

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