Customer Quote by John C. Bogle
“Wise investors won't try to outsmart the market.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Common Sense on Mutual Funds", 1999
Investors should not try to outwit the market.
In simple terms: Don’t outsmart market.
Key Takeaway
Adopt passive strategies.
Themes
investment
market efficiency
humility
Mood
cautious
pragmatic
Type
financial
educational
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- portfolio diversification
- financial education
- risk management
Key Concepts
indexing
long‑term holding
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people chase active returns?
- What are costs of active management?
A Different Perspective
Market anomalies may reward active tactics.
