Common sense Quote by John C. Bogle
“I like Burton Malkiel's 'A Random Walk Down Wall Street.' He comes to the same conclusion that I do - that indexing is the way. My 'Little Book of Common Sense Investing' says pretty much the same thing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Little Book of Common Sense Investing, 2007
Index funds provide broad market exposure at low cost, outperforming most active managers.
In simple terms: Indexing is the best investing strategy.
Key Takeaway
Prefer low‑cost index funds.
Themes
investing
finance
personal finance
market efficiency
Mood
practical
analytical
Type
financial
educational
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- college savings
- wealth building
- portfolio rebalancing
Key Concepts
passive investing
cost efficiency
risk diversification
Questions to Reflect On
- Should you ever consider active funds?
- How do fees impact long‑term returns?
A Different Perspective
Active managers can sometimes outperform in niche markets.
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