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Dimensional Creates Investment Solutions Group, Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Dimensional, a global leader in asset management, is creating an Investment Solutions Group within its Investment Team and promoting its Co-Heads of Research. Marlena Lee will serve as Head of Investment Solutions. Savina Rizova will become the sole Head of Research.
Read moreRobert Merton and the effect of time on portfolio choice
The Economist sat down with Robert Merton, Nobel laureate in economic sciences and Dimensional’s Resident Scientist, to discuss the mathematics of time and its impact on real-life investing.
Read moreGerard O'Reilly Featured in the Financial Times
The Financial Times recently sat down with Dimensional Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer Gerard O’Reilly. The interview covers O’Reilly’s path to Dimensional, his leadership alongside Co-CEO Dave Butler, and the firm’s research-based culture and approach to investing.
Read moreDimensional expands presence in Charlotte
During a grand opening celebration with local officials, Dimensional opens its new East Coast headquarters in Charlotte.
Read moreDimensional welcomes new independent directors to boards of US mutual funds
Darrell Duffie of Stanford and Ingrid M. Werner of Ohio State have been appointed to serve as independent directors of Dimensional’s US mutual funds. They join a long list of leading academics who have helped provide oversight of the funds on behalf of investors.
Read moreDimensional announces senior appointments to its investment team
Jed Fogdall will become Head of Global Portfolio Management and Chair of the Investment Committee effective February 28, 2019. Mary Phillips, Allen Pu, and Joel Schneider will become Deputy Heads of Portfolio Management, North America. Joseph Chi will become an ex officio member of the Investment Committee.
Read moreGerard O’Reilly delivers commencement address at UCLA
Dimensional Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer Gerard O'Reilly delivered the commencement address to Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) graduates at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He shared his observations on education, financial models, and the skills that are critical to real-world success.
Watch videoDimensional Co-CEOs continue to build out their leadership team
Dimensional is elevating leaders from within and bringing in outside talent in some key areas to ensure our leadership team continues to position the company for excellence in every aspect of our investment offering and client service.
Read moreUniversity of Chicago honors Dimensional Founder David Booth
The Board of Trustees of the University of Chicago has bestowed the school’s highest honor on one of its former students and leading philanthropists. David Booth, Founder and Executive Chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisors, was presented the University of Chicago Medal during a ceremony yesterday at the school.
Read moreDimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. appoints distinguished industry veteran as Head of European Sales
Dimensional has appointed Erik van Houwelingen as Head of European Sales of its UK subsidiary, Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd.
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“We think indexing is too mechanical,” co-founder David Booth said in a recent interview. “A little bit of judgment can make a difference.”
Wall Street Journal
October 20, 2016
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