Episode Details

In this episode, Clay shares John Bogle’s timeless philosophy of passively investing in low-cost index funds. Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, helped spark a global movement that has made investing more accessible and cost-effective. Today, Vanguard manages over $10 trillion in assets, and Bogle’s simple approach has been adopted by millions worldwide, collectively saving investors trillions of dollars in fees over the years.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro 03:34 - How John Bogle’s index fund philosophy revolutionized investing. 05:46 - Why most active mutual fund managers underperform the S&P 500 over time. 25:11 - How to estimate realistic future returns for the S&P 500. 31:50 - How fees and taxes quietly erode investment returns. 50:23 - Why index funds are easier to hold onto during market crashes. 52:11 - Why Clay chose not to invest in index funds at this point in his investment journey.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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• John Bogle’s book, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing.
• Nick Magguilli’s book, Just Keep Buying.
• Related Episode: MI167: The Bogle Effect w/ Eric Balchunas.
• Related Episode: TIP709: The Art of Long-Term Investing w/ Francois Rochon.
• Related Episode: TIP734: My Investment Philosophy w/ Clay Finck.
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