David Booth on Calm Investing and Giving Back | Kansas Jayhawks Basketball News

David Booth, founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors and KU’s biggest donor, launched his new book “Stay Calm” at the stadium named after him, blending investing wisdom with life lessons. He champions index investing, trusting the market’s collective power over chasing outperformance, and urges long-term patience through downturns. Joined by Bill Self and Mario Chalmers, he highlights that great decisions—not results—matter most, echoing his belief in human ingenuity and informed optimism. His massive gifts to KU, including Naismith’s rules and the stadium, reflect his deep commitment to giving back where he’s been blessed, proving that smart choices, not just outcomes, build lasting success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c95494307fb838c