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University of Chicago Business School Named after Dimensional CEO David Booth

November 07, 2008

School to be renamed the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in recognition of $300 million donation.

 

Eugene Fama Wins Inaugural Onassis Prize in Finance

September 22, 2008

Dimensional consultant and director honored for his lifetime contribution to the field of finance.

A Letter on Current Events in the Markets

by David G. Booth

September 19, 2008

Reflecting on the current market volatility, David Booth shares his perspective on long-term investing and the importance of diversification.

 

Dimensional Fund Advisors Names David R. Martin Chief Financial Officer

March 20, 2007

Investment industry veteran joins Dimensional from Janus.

Dimensional Fund Advisors Names Eduardo Repetto Chief Investment Officer

March 06, 2007

Head of research assumes firmwide investment responsibilities from David Booth.

 

Dimensional Fund Advisors Names Veteran Brand Management Expert to Serve as CMO

January 04, 2007

Dimensional announces Darla Hastings in the newly created role of chief marketing officer.

Leaders Welcome Dimensional Fund Advisors to Austin

August 14, 2006

State and local leaders today welcomed Dimensional Fund Advisors (Dimensional) to Texas, saying the investment firm's second major US office in Austin will bring some of the country's most savvy financial minds to the Lone Star State.

 

Dimensional Fund Advisors Co-founder Rex Sinquefield to Retire End of 2005 to Run Missouri Think Tank

July 28, 2005

Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield announce their retirement at the end of 2005 from Dimensional.

Distribution Announcement Update

January 18, 2005

Dimensional Fund Advisors provides an update on the Return of Capital characterization and explains that a portion of the September 2004 quarterly distribution will be reclassified from ordinary income to long-term capital gains distributions for certain funds.

 

Distribution Announcement

January 05, 2005

Dimensional Fund Advisors explains that a portion of the full-year 2004 income distribution will be characterized as Return of Capital instead of ordinary income. The posting also clarifies the tax implications for shareholders.

Dimensional Closed for National Day of Mourning

June 10, 2004

Dimensional Fund Advisors will be closed Friday, June 11, 2004 in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President Ronald Reagan.

 

David Booth Named as Member of California Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth

March 18, 2004

On March 11, 2004, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the creation of the California Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth, a private nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing the California job market. Dimensional is proud to announce that David Booth has been named a member of this committee.

The Dimensional Funds Respond to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) From our Clients

December 10, 2003

The Dimensional Funds respond to client questions regarding trading policies after hours, market timing, and fair-value pricing, and how Dimensional has responded to SEC letters.

 

Late Trading and Market Timing

September 15, 2003

Dimensional's response to industry inquiries into late trading and market timing.

Election of Robert C. Merton

March 13, 2003

David Booth announces the election of Robert C. Merton to the Boards of Directors/Trustees of the Dimensional Funds.