John “Mac” McQuown’s first claim to fame was creating one of the original S&P 500 index funds in the early 1970s. In an advisor-only video interview he conducted with David Booth about his work in evidence-based investing, Mac says:

“What I knew then, and I know now, is that this set of ideas is compelling. And sooner or later the world is going to come around to seeing the validity of this form of investing.”

He continues his work to this day and even holds a seat on Dimensional’s board of directors. He was recently labeled by Bloomberg magazine as the “80-year-old whiz kid” for his work reinventing the corporate bond. Watch the video below for more.

As a Hill client, part of why you’ve engaged us is to shield you from the behavioral mistakes that plague even the most intelligent investors. We’re all human. If you have friends, family, or others that you care about who don’t work with us, you may want to share the attached list of “Tips for Avoiding the Top 20 Common Investment Mistakes” published by the CFA Institute.

With 2015 behind us, here’s a chance to review some overall market performance alongside prominent headlines throughout the year. Click the image to view in greater detail.