The Best Mutual Funds in the World

In 2001, the Vanguard fund was up 3.1 percent while the DFA fund was up 22.8 percent. In 2002, the Vanguard fund lost 20.0 percent while the DFA fund lost 13.3 percent. The effect also works in reverse. When small-cap stocks are lagging, the DFA fund’s returns will be hit harder. ................
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