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Investing

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing

by John C. Bogle

The founder of Vanguard makes the definitive case for index fund investing. Simple, boring, and devastatingly effective — the only strategy most investors will ever need.

Key Takeaways

  • Index funds beat most actively managed funds over time
  • Costs are the enemy of returns — minimize fees relentlessly
  • Don't try to beat the market; own the market
  • Time in the market beats timing the market
  • Keep it simple: diversify broadly and hold forever