A Tale of Two Decades…

In this article, Dimensional Fund Advisors compares market returns across the 2000s and 2010s, highlighting the benefits of diversification and pursuing known drivers of higher expected returns:

The first decade of the 21st century, and the second one that’s drawing to a close, have reinforced for investors some timeless market lessons: Returns can vary sharply from one period to another. Holding a broadly diversified portfolio can help smooth out the swings. And focusing on known drivers of higher expected returns can increase the potential for long-term success. Having a sound strategy built on those principles—and sticking to it through good times and bad—can be a rewarding investment approach.

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