David Booth says AI is not needed to pick winning stocks.
The market already prices in available information.
Trying to beat it can backfire.
What happened
David Booth, founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors ($1.1 trillion), said investors do not need AI to find the next great stock, because the market already processes that information.
Why it matters
His warning implies that trying to pick AI winners can backfire, as the market's collective knowledge is already reflected in prices.
What to watch
Whether investors heed Booth's advice and favor diversified, market-based strategies over individual AI stock selection.
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David Booth's comments reflect a core tenet of passive investing: that markets are efficient and already incorporate available information. His warning that picking AI winners can backfire suggests that even advanced tools like AI may not offer an edge over the collective wisdom of the market. For business readers, this is a reminder that the hype around AI may not translate into superior stock-picking ability, and that a diversified approach could be safer than chasing individual winners.
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