Summaries of books by John C. Bogle:
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns
John C. Bogle
The book advocates for the value of low-cost index fund investing as a strategy for individuals to maximize their investment returns over the long term. It emphasizes the importance of understanding market fundamentals, the impact of fees and costs, and the benefits of a simple, diversified portfolio that tracks a broad market index.
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Enough
True Measures of Money, Business, and Life
John C. Bogle
The book explores the concept of sufficiency in the realms of finance, business, and personal life, arguing against the relentless pursuit of wealth and advocating for a focus on what truly matters for a fulfilling life. It emphasizes the importance of integrity, service, and putting the greater good above excessive greed and the accumulation of material wealth.
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Common Sense on Mutual Funds
John C. Bogle
The book provides an in-depth analysis of mutual fund investing, advocating for low-cost index funds and critiquing the mutual fund industry for high fees and management practices that often do not serve the best interests of investors. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on long-term investment strategies and the role of simplicity and discipline in achieving financial success.
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The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism
How the Financial System Undermined Social Ideals, Damaged Trust in the Markets, Robbed Investors of Trillions—and What to Do About It
John C. Bogle
The book critiques the transformation of the American financial system, arguing that it has strayed from its original purpose of serving shareholders and the public good to instead prioritizing the self-interests of corporate managers and Wall Street. It discusses the consequences of this shift, including the erosion of trust, the loss of investor wealth, and proposes reforms to realign the system with its foundational values and restore integrity to the markets.
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