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| Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 70 reviews)
Sales Rank: 55527
Category: Book
Author: John C. Bogle
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Label: Wiley
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 496
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 0471392286
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.6327
EAN: 9780471392286
ASIN: 0471392286
Publication Date: October 19, 2000
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 Common Sense on Mutual Funds August 26, 2007
Very good analysis of how mutual funds work and how difficult it is for a fund manager to provide the outstanding management necessary to beat the market average. But, it ignores the possibility of beating the market by using index funds and/or international funds to beat the US market, and by using the best funds available, regardless of the fund family.
I have read other books about investing in mutual funds that were much more help to me.
 a must read for investors March 22, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is by far the best investment book I have ever read. The analyses are brilliant,Mr. Bogle pulls back the curtain on the mutual fund industry.
A Really Good Book... It Will Change One's Perspective February 15, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is a great insight into one of the finest minds on wall street... except he has a heart. Unlike most people in the financial market who desire to separate ordinary people from their money, he strives to enlighten minds and illuminate the journey with sage insight. Proof? Simple, he was the founder of Vanguard Investment Company with the widest selection of LOW COST funds available. He is a fine gentleman in his personal life and an apostle in the world of investing for novice and experienced investors alike. I loved the book and have given several copies as gifts. I would rate it six stars if this was an option. P.S. If reading a book like this is holding you back, get the audio book and listen on the way to work. Makes it easy. :)
 I get it. I'll buy an index fund. November 2, 2006
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
Tons of statistical data supporting the concept of low cost index funds. I am invested in the Vanguard S&P 500 Index as well as other index funds, but this is a bit too much. If you understand the concept of indexing, save some cash and skip this book.
Great book! August 31, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book has the fundamental of indexing and why we should consider it as part of building our financial portfolio. Bogle is at his best preaching the value of indexing and how it relates to lower cost investing. This eventually translates to higher return for the investors and less profit to the brokerage firms that make money on trading.
The book is a valuable resource for beginners who have not built their investment portfolio using actively managed funds. I found it helpful in thinking about reducing the number of funds in my portfolio.
I thought Bogle was a little off when he discussed investing internationally. He claimed that international investing is not necessary since large companies do business globally. I disagree with this notion and believe that we should diversify our portfolio through investing in global funds.
The principle of staying the course no matter what happens is very true. I saw that real time during the economic downturn after the year 2000. Staying the course paid off really well now that we are out of that trough!
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