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Intermediate Articles

While some of the information in these articles may be a bit obscure, they nonetheless contain intellectual nuggets for those investors who truly have an interest in learning more. We hope that you enjoy them.

An Interview with Rex Sinquefield
- from the book, “Investment Gurus,” February 1997

http://www.dfaus.com/2009/05/an-interview-with-rex-sinquefield.html

This extensive interview with DFA co-counder Rex Sinquefield covers a wide range of topics about financial markets and methods for capturing returns and controlling risk. The interview provides an excellent overview for even the most sophisticated student of financial markets.

The Cocktail Party Fallacy
- May 2000

http://www.dfaus.com/2009/05/the-cocktail-party-fallacy.html

This excellent article covers in succinct fashion the work of the late Merton Miller (winner of the Nobel Prize and former member of the DFA Board of Directors) which deals with the “cost of capital.” It is a must read for students of financial markets who want to understand the basic premise of risk versus expected return.

An Interview with Eugene Fama

- from the book, “Investment Gurus,” February 1997

http://www.dfaus.com/2009/05/an-interview-with-eugene-fama.html

This interview with Professor Fama provides an overview of his views on market efficiencies and general thoughts on investing.