On Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Northwestern University welcomes David Booth, founder and chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisors and a pioneer of index investing, for a conversation about his new book, Stay Calm: Learn to Embrace Uncertainty in Investing and Life.
Drawing on more than five decades of experience at the intersection of finance, research, and business, Booth explores how evidence-based decision-making, discipline, and patience can help us navigate uncertainty in the markets and in everyday life. Challenging the impulse to predict the future or react to every market fluctuation, he offers a compelling perspective on the power of long-term thinking, the importance of staying grounded amid change, and the role of financial security in building a meaningful life.
This talk offers an opportunity to hear from one of modern investing’s influential innovators about the lessons learned from a career transforming how people think about wealth, risk, and uncertainty.
All attendees will receive a copy of Stay Calm (while supplies last). Pizza will be served at a reception immediately following the talk.
Samantha Westlake-Hart
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