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2019 Annual Reports
2019 Annual Reports are prepared and available through the Morningstar Web Portal
Trade Agreements Offer Optimism, But Uncertainty Remains
New trade deals were expected to be enacted in early 2020 acting as important steps toward resolving conflicts with our three largest trading partners that had cast a pall over a generally strong U.S. economy.
Dimensional Reduces US Mutual Fund Management Fees
Dimensional is pleased to announce a reduction in management fees or expense caps for 77 US Mutual Funds effective February 28, 2020.
Annual Market Review 2019
The year began with the government stymied by a shutdown, and ended with articles of impeachment levied against the president. Nevertheless, investors remained relatively bullish toward stocks, pushing several major indexes to record highs.
Hindsight Is 20/20. Foresight Isn’t.
The year 2019 served up many examples of the unpredictability of markets. Taken as a whole, it’s a reminder that the prediction game can be a losing one for investors.
New Spending Package Includes Sweeping Retirement Plan Changes
The SECURE Act represents the most sweeping set of changes to retirement legislation in more than a decade.
Market Week: December 30, 2019
The holiday spirit, coupled with renewed optimism on the trade front, helped propel stocks higher last week.
Market Week: December 23, 2019
Stocks continued to surge last week, reaching new record highs ahead of the Christmas holiday. The S&P 500 recorded its largest weekly percentage gain in several months.
Market Week: December 16, 2019
Positive developments finally arrived in the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.
The Ag Economy: Tough Times for Farmers in 2019
Net farm income is forecast to grow almost 4.8% to $88 billion in 2019, but this broad measure of profits includes financial support from the federal government.
Market Week: December 9, 2019
Market performance was uneven last week, culminating in some of the benchmark indexes closing in the black while a few lost value by week's end.
What Does High Asset Growth Say About a Company's Expected Return?
Our vital investment partner, Dimensional Fund Advisors, possesses an unparalleled track record in investment research. Here are their latest findings.
What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2020?
Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts change annually. Here's a look at some of the costs that will apply in 2020 if you're enrolled in Original Medicare Part A and Part B.
Year-End Charitable Giving
With the holiday season upon us and the end of the year approaching, we pause to give thanks for our blessings and the people in our lives. It is also a time when charitable giving often comes to mind.
Market Month: November 2019
Stocks grew for the third straight month as each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted solid returns in November.
Market Week: November 25, 2019
The market's run of weekly gains ended last week as each of the benchmark indexes listed here lost value.