Since I started to pay closer attention to my finance, I have read a few books about investing and finance. I will review them on this blog. I explain what the book is about and also what I liked about the book. And of course, what I did not like about it. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle is an excellent account of why the index fund outperforms almost all other investments in the long run.

It's hard to argue with the eloquent logic of John C. Bogle's latest ode to index funds." ( Bloomberg Terminal, March 8, 2007). The Little Book of Common Sense Investing is a good book, with a sound basis. Everything is well supported by evidence with graphs and plots. Moreover, this book is quite well written. The style is simple and easy to read. The organization of the book is also quite good. Some critics argue that the book is too simplistic and doesn’t account for the nuances of investing in today’s complex market. They suggest that Bogle’s focus on index funds may not be the best strategy for every investor and that his advice may not apply to those with more specialized investment needs. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing was first published in 2007 and has since become a classic in the world of investing. The book promotes a simple and straightforward approach to investing that is based on common sense principles. For the individual investor, it presents a solid game plan for growing funds over the long haul." ( Directorship, July 2007)Yes, there have been some criticisms and controversies around The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle. read Bogle's new Little Book of Common Sense Investingand you'll see how easy it is to beat the Alpha Hunters at their own game!" ( MarketWatch, July 2007) Bogle shows you how to make index investing work for you and help you achieve your financial goals and finds support from some of the world's best financial minds: not only Warren Buffett but Benjamin Graham, Paul Samuelson, Burton Malkiel, Yale's David Swensen, Cliff Asness of AQR, and many others.

The author advises mutual funds over Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). However, the author states that ETFs are an excellent alternative as long-term as long as you do not trade them but buy them and hold them. What I liked Always keep learning and educating yourself about the latest trends and developments in the world of investing, so that you can stay informed and make informed decisions. Among monetary gurus and wise men, John Bogle is a singular case. As the founder of the highly regarded Vanguard Group, he is revered for the company's commitment to providing value to its clients as well as profits to its investors. He even has his own group of fans, called "Bogleheads," who cling to every utterance and pronouncement from the great man. After hearing so many references to John Bogle and his followers, the Bogleheads, I decided I had to read this book. The author, John Bogle, invented the index fund and founded Vanguard. Unfortunately, the rest of the book is just a lot of repeating the same good idea, always pushing for the value of ETFs, and it highlights how the system OUGHT to work, without interference or bad actors. All good, as far as that goes. So, if we live in a perfect world, this is just about perfect. And maybe it'll work fine for most, even so, but the point is to get going EARLY so the compound works FOR you.What several investors and academics—from Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham to Paul Samuelson and Burton Malkiel—have to say about index investing. On October 16, 2017 a 2nd updated & revised 10th Anniversary Edition was published. The new edition features updated charts & data up until the year 2016, and a new introductory chapter. The idea of The Little Book of Common Sense Investing is simple: You should only invest in low-cost, no-load, mutual funds that replicate the entire market (index funds) and you should buy-and-hold these funds for as long as you do not need the underlying money (no market timing). This is a funny little book. It starts out very fun, making a strong case to attach itself to Thomas Paine's Common Sense, The Rights of Man and Other Essential Writings, the book that led to the American Revolution. It's not very glamorous or exciting advice, but that's also his point: Slow and steady wins the race. ( Miami Herald, April 9, 2007)