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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