Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.
Austin, TX 78746-1038 (Map) Phone: 512-306-7400
Fax: 512-306-7499
http://www.dfaus.com
Overview
The added dimension that Dimensional Fund Advisors applies to asset management is that of academia. The fund manager bases its investing strategies on economic theory and research generated within the hallowed halls of such institutions as the University of Chicago, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Yale University, and the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Founded by chairman David Booth in 1981, Dimensional (also known as DFA) manages about 25 mutual funds utilizing core equity, small-cap, value, and fixed-income investment strategies. The firm, which also employs asset allocation and global strategies, offers separately managed accounts and real estate securities portfolios, as well.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.
| Company Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.
| Chairman, President, and Co-CEO | David G. Booth (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Co-CEO, Chief Investment Officer, and Director | Eduardo A. Repetto |
| VP and COO | Patrick M. (Pat) Keating |
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