Markets Work: Our approach is firmly rooted in the belief that markets are “efficient” and that an investor's returns are determined principally by asset allocation decisions, not market timing or stock picking. To maximize our ability to capture market returns, we utilize passively managed, asset-class portfolios through Dimensional Fund Advisors.
Risk & Return Are Related: Exposure to meaningful risk factors determines expected return. Our strategies differ from conventional index funds in important respects: instead of tracking popular market benchmarks developed by "data vendors", they are designed to capture specific dimensions of worldwide returns which are accompanied by independent sources of risk.
Expenses Matter: Through our institutional, reactive investment platform, we are able to reduce transaction costs and enhance returns through trading and engineering.