Goldman Sachs Podcast: David Booth on Pursuing a Better Investment Experience
In a recent episode of the Goldman Sachs Exchanges podcast, Dimensional Founder and Chairman David Booth reflected on his career in applying the finance theory he learned at the University of Chicago’s business school—which now bears his name—to the world of asset management. As part of the podcast’s Great Investors series, the episode delves into Booth’s role in the development of the first index funds and his subsequent creation of a firm that goes beyond indexing to provide a better investment experience.
Listen to the full podcast here.
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