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“Fortune” Features David Booth Op-Ed on the Value of Uncertainty in Markets

Dimensional Founder and Chairman David Booth recently contributed an op-ed to
Fortune about the role uncertainty can play in investment success.

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When Headlines Worry You, Bank on Investment Principles

With the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and a range of uncertainties impacting the market, Dimensional has put this white paper together which reminds us as long-term investors to keep perspective on the principles of investing to help get through the tough times.

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On Climate Change, Some Politicians Need a Crash Course in Capitalism

Michael Bloomberg shares his thoughts on recent developments regarding the politically charged attempts to bring restrictions on ESG focused investments.  He argues that climate risk is financial risk and is an important factor for investors to consider.

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Aid to the People of Ukraine

If you are interested in examining ways to help the people of Ukraine, the following two online publications offer numerous links to organizations actively involved in the effort:

Timeout Magazine: https://www.timeout.com/news/23-ways-you-can-help-the-people-of-ukraine-right-now-040722

The Cut Magazine: https://www.thecut.com/2022/03/russia-invades-ukraine-how-to-help-the-people-of-ukraine.html

We’ve also found that the U.S. Department of State has some helpful information, including actions being taken by our government: https://www.state.gov/united-with-ukraine/

GameStop

The recent roller-coaster ride of GameStop Corp. (GME) has provided investors with several learning opportunities.  Below are three articles we find useful in understanding this recent and noteworthy event.

A conversation with Scott Fearon and Robert Korajczyk featured in KelloggInsight:  Does GameStop Signal the End of Short Selling as We Know It?

From Marlize Van Romburgh of Crunchbase News: From The Editor’s Desk: Stopping To Smell The Tulips

From Greg Iacurci of CNBC: Why the GameStop Frenzy May Hurt Retirees Along with Hedge Funds

The 1918 Spanish Flu and Stocks

Looking towards history for context, this article from Seeking Alpha looks at the last great pandemic, the Spanish Flu of 1918.

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Markets Have Three Virus Scenarios to Consider

As the health emergency of Covid-19 develops, Aaron Brown of Bloomberg.com looks at how this illness and its impact on the world economy could effect investment portfolios.

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World Health Organization: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak

For up-to-date information directly from the World Health Organization (WHO), please refer directly to their website.

Coronavirus Toll Update: Cases & Deaths by Country of Wuhan, China Virus – Worldometer

Worldometer.com provides live updates on the impact of the Coronavirus around the world.

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Coronavirus and the Implications for Emerging Markets

Everyday, we are learning more about the Coronavirus and its impact on a humanitarian level.  There is also an economic impact to this epidemic.  Looking specifically at emerging markets, Manraj Sekhon, CFA  writing for Adventures in Emerging Markets gives his opinion of the economic toll on emerging markets due to this virus.

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