Dimensional Fund Advisors
Dimensional Fund Advisors is a leading global investment firm that has been translating academic research into practical investment solutions since 1981. Dimensional have an enduring philosophy, a commitment to strong client communication and deep working relationships with the academic community all of which underpin the company’s approach. As of September 30, 2016 Dimensional have Global assets under management of €396 billion. At Dimensional, they bridge the gap between published science and the real world, making the findings relevant and applicable for investors.
The Dimensional Investment approach draws upon the work of renowned financial economists including, Kenneth French and Nobel laureates Eugene Fama and Robert Merton. These leading financial economists work closely with the Dimensional Portfolio Management, Trading, and Research teams, in addition to serving on Dimensional's Investment Policy Committee.
Guided by a strong belief in markets, Dimensional pursues higher expected returns through advanced portfolio design and careful implementation. Their dynamic, integrated process and flexible trading strategy allows them to manage the trade-offs that matter for performance - balancing competing premiums, diversification and costs. Dimensional applies a consistent, process-driven approach combining focused expertise with strong governance. Conexim in association with Dimensional have developed seven risk-rated model portfolios using a range of funds managed by Dimensional.