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Stock valuation ratios, which measure stock prices against a financial metric like a company’s earnings or book value, offer investors some information about the expected returns of the market or individual stocks at any point in time.

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When seeking financial advice and assistance, there is a good chance that you might run into several different credentials that indicate a professional's background as well as area of expertise. When it comes to financial planning the CFP® designation is the gold standard due to its rigorous education, examination, experience,


CAPE Fear: Valuation Ratios and Market Timing

Monday, September 1, 2025Weston Wellington

As broad market indices such as the S&P 500 have set new record highs in recent weeks, many investors have become apprehensive. They fear another major decline is likely to occur and are eager to find strategies that promise to avoid the pain of an extended downturn while preserving the

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The Great Value Reversal: How International Value Stocks Broke Their Losing Streak

Monday, August 25, 2025Robin Powell

After more than a decade in the wilderness, international value stocks have staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in modern investment history. The numbers tell a remarkable story: through July 2025, international value stocks delivered 7.87% returns while their US counterparts managed just 3.56% — a gap that would

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Buffing Out Volatility, Part 2

Wednesday, August 20, 2025Dimensional Fund Advisors

Compare buffer strategies and 60/40 portfolios for equity market downside protection and long-term performance differences. Learn which suits your goals.

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Why Top Wealth Advisors Should Join Index Fund Advisors

Monday, August 11, 2025Robin Powell

You didn’t become a wealth manager to sell products and chase quotas. You became one to help people build financial security. But too often, traditional firms reward sales over service, and advisors are left navigating conflicts of interest that compromise client trust. That’s why top advisors are leaving sales-driven models

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Dimensional Fund Advisors Wins Morningstar's 2025 Award for Investing Excellence

Wednesday, July 30, 2025Robin Powell

When Morningstar announced its 2025 Awards for Investing Excellence, one name stood out: Dimensional Fund Advisors. The prestigious "Exemplary Stewardship" award recognizes firms that demonstrate exceptional commitment to serving investors' best interests — and for Index Fund Advisors (IFA), this recognition validates a 26-year partnership built on evidence-based investing.

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Do Choppy Markets Keep You Up at Night?

Monday, August 18, 2025Dimensional Fund Advisors

You might say stock market volatility is like a deep-sea fishing trip: Sounds fun until the ride really gets choppy. While the market was relatively calm in recent weeks, that wasn’t true in the spring.

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The IFA MarketCoin

Sunday, August 10, 2025IFA.com

What if I told you the stock market has been unpredictable in the short-term, but has offered alignment with patterns over the long-term?

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Do Stocks Stumble After All-Time Highs?

Thursday, August 7, 2025Dimensional Fund Advisors

When the stock market soars to new highs, does that offer a useful signal for where the market is headed? Should you make a move—or stay in your seat? These questions confound many investors, especially those who may worry that the market is due for a big fall.

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Rational Reminder Podcast: The Most Important Quotes in Investing

Thursday, August 7, 2025Rational Reminder

In this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, Ben Felix and Dan Bortolotti celebrate the show’s 7th anniversary with a conversation centered around timeless investing wisdom. Drawing from a vibrant thread in the Rational Reminder community, they unpack dozens of quotes that distill decades of financial insight into actionable mantras.

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2025 Q2 Market Review: Town Hall Edition

Monday, August 4, 2025IFA.com

Mark Hebner and Wes Long talk to Apollo Lupescu about various topics in a town hall format in this 2025 Q2 Market Review.

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