In 1867, George Campbell, Duke of Argyll, had published The Reign of Law, a book that Darwin found deeply annoying. A supporter of Richard Owen, Campbell argued that while evolution (or Development) might be observable in the fossil record, it… — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
Most investors are pretty smart. Yet most investors also remain heavily invested in actively managed stock funds. This is puzzling. The temptation, of course,… — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
Why are people who are appalled at insider trading so quick to trade on inside information when it comes their way? — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
“In what appears to have been an unplanned quip, Wilberforce asked Huxley if he thought he was descended from an ape on his father's… — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, but not so fully that you… — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
“Natural science in England, as Darwin already knew to his cost, was still the purview of Christian scholars. But here was a question that… — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
I am a huge, huge, huge fan of index funds. They are the investor’s best friend and Wall Street’s worst nightmare. — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny should take a few pointers from the mutual-fund industry. All three are trying to pull off elaborate hoaxes.… — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
What to do when the market goes down? Read the opinions of the investment gurus who are quoted in the WSJ. And, as you… — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
If you want to see the greatest threat to your financial future, go home and take a look in the mirror. — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
In the Modern Age, there are still those who refuse to contradict a single word of the Bible, even though the Bible contradicts itself. — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
It's one of the ironies of investing. The rich can afford to take risks, but they don't need to. The poor need to take… — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
“He would joke that “stock-market forecasters exist to make astrologers look good.” — Jonathan Clements Copy Share Image
