Podcast Episode

Ep. 1969: Stay Calm

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk·Don McDonald·2 September 2026·44 min

About this episode

Dimensional Fund Advisors founder David Booth joins Don and Tom to explain why better investing begins with accepting uncertainty instead of pretending to predict it. They discuss staying calm through frightening markets, controlling what investors can control, and why missing a rebound can permanently damage a plan. Booth also traces the evidence behind factor investing—market, size, value, and profitability—and explains why robust research must survive different countries, decades, and data sets before it belongs in a portfolio. Click here to order David's Book "Stay Calm"Questions? Comments? Click!