Bogle On Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.13 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1556238606 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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70,000 first printing; first serial to Money; Fortune Book Club main selecton. There is certainly something here for everyone, but in the aggregate the author reaches beyond the needs (and possibly the comprehension) of readers not engaged in the investment business. Fund categories past and present--index, international, income, growth, industry-specialized (electronic, health), long- and short-term bond (U.S., corporate, "junk"), along with sales charges pro and con (Vanguard has none), high-low expense ratios, management track records and tax considerations--all are dissected to the ultimate percentile in relation to investor objectives and an inconstant economic climate. From Publishers Weekly In this awesome overview of inves
Bogle on Mutual Funds is a straightforward assessment of the industry written for the investor who wants a true and unflinching portrayal. Bogle not only explains the basic principles of canny mutual fund investing, but Bogle on Mutual Funds also explores its subtle nuances and exposes the hype and fads that often lure investors into making unwise decisions. Ideal for investors at every level of expertise, Bogle on Mutual Funds shows how to: Design a portfolio of funds to meet your current financial objectives; Recognize excessive fees, minimize taxes, evaluate investment risk, and spot false advertising claims; Balance risk and return through asset allocation strategy and tactics, astute fund selection, and effective use of index funds; Understand the important role of cost, the third leg (along with risk and return) of the eternal triangleof investing; Interpret the data found in such sources as syndicated newspapers, Morningstar Mutual Funds, and other mutual fund guides, and use that information to make better investment decisions.. Bogle warns the reader of the major pitfalls common to mutual fund investin
In 1999, Fortune named Mr. John Bogle (Valley Forge, PA) is founder and former chief executive of The Vanguard Group, the world's largest no-load mutual fund company, with more than $500 billion in assets owned by 12 million shareholders. Bogle one of the four financial giants of the 20th century, and Princeton U
Minimal Updated Info It may have a new Copyright date but it has old information. Take for instance, Chapter 5. Here's a quote Bond fund assets have grown from just $Minimal Updated Info KAREN It may have a new Copyright date but it has old information. Take for instance, Chapter 5. Here's a quote Bond fund assets have grown from just $4 Billion in 1970 to $510 Billion at the end of 1992. Or how about Figure 6-2 in Chapter 6 that shows Money Market yields from 1983-1992. It doesn't appear that any information was updated past 1992 values. The 2015 Introduction goes . Billion in 1970 to $510 Billion at the end of 1992. Or how about Figure 6-2 in Chapter 6 that shows Money Market yields from 1983-1992. It doesn't appear that any information was updated past 1992 values. The 2015 Introduction goes . "Simple but brilliantly concepts" according to Carl B. Nelson. I first became interested in this title because of the positive review by Warren Buffett. There's so much hype in the investing field that you'll save hundreds of hours of wasted time and thousands of dollars in lost money by consulting a genius to separate the wheat from the chaff. It's not always an exciting, easy read but it's essential knowledge if you're investing or planni. "Best book on mutual funds I've read!" according to Kindle Customer. Highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about investing in mutual funds for long term investments. Has great chapters on the effects of costs, taxes impacts on your returns that other financial and investment books have avoided.