Dimensional Fund Advisors founder David Booth sits down with Investopedia’s Caleb Silver to reflect on his journey from Kansas shoe salesman to financial pioneer. With roots at the University of Chicago, Booth recounts how a wave of data-driven thinking and legendary economists like Eugene Fama and Myron Scholes reshaped modern investing. From efficient markets to AI’s role today, discover how academic rigor, evidence, and innovation led to a $770 billion investment powerhouse. 00:00 Introduction 1:07 What Happened in Chicago? 3:53 Risk vs. Expected Return 5:46 Right Place at the Right Time 7:15 Why David Booth Chose Finance 8:59 Growing Dimensional Fund Advisors David Booth Explains How Markets Really Work | The Investopedia Express
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