Historically-low interest rates have encouraged income-focused investors to “search for yield.” Many investors have turned to dividend paying stocks as a way to generate a higher level of income. But, over time, does a focus on dividends pay off for investors?
How does one filter out the noise and identify what is essential to long-term success? These simple guidelines can help.
Expectations of all market participants combine to set both stock prices and point spreads. An individual has to be extraordinarily confident (or oblivious) to think they can outsmart the crowd.
Trimming an investment that has become “overgrown” can mean realizing gains and paying taxes. Not to be unexpected, this is part of being a successful, long-term investor.
DFA’s Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (DEMSX) recently topped Bloomberg’s ‘Riskless Return Ranking’. We agree it’s a great fund, but for many reasons not captured in Bloomberg’s ranking.