035 | The Best of Both Worlds: A Smarter Way to Invest (Part 3/3)

The Chiro Money Show · Jun 4, 2026 · 38m · transcript

In the final episode of our three-part investing series, we get into a third way to build a portfolio, one that sits between traditional active management and pure passive indexing. We unpack the research behind tilting toward value, profitability, and company size, why those factors have historically delivered higher expected returns over the long run, and how Dimensional Fund Advisors turns that philosophy into a real portfolio. We're also honest about the trade-offs: who this approach suits, who it doesn't, and why patience matters more than beating any single benchmark in a given year. If…