DFA (Dimensional Fund Advisors)

Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) is an investment firm that specializes in creating diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs. They focus on investing in a wide range of similar assets to reduce risk and aim to capture market returns by leveraging academic research on efficient markets. DFA emphasizes a disciplined, evidence-based approach, prioritizing long-term growth over short-term speculation, and often works with financial advisors to develop tailored investment portfolios aligned with clients’ goals. Their philosophy is rooted in understanding that markets are efficient, and consistent, above-average returns are best achieved through smart, broad-based investing strategies.