The Little Book of Common Sense Investing

by John C. Bogle · 2007

John C. Bogle's short case for low-cost index investing and avoiding unnecessary fees.

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John C. Bogle · Vanguard founder and author

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John C. BogleVanguard founder and author

Founder of Vanguard and author of The Clash of the Cultures.

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Warren Buffett Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway

Recommended Shareholder letter shareholder-letter

Rather than listen to their siren songs, investors – large and small – should instead read Jack Bogle’s The Little Book of Common Sense Investing.

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Berkshire Hathaway · 2015-02-28 · accessed 2026-06-21

The annual report says: Rather than listen to their siren songs, investors – large and small – should instead read Jack Bogle’s The Little Book of Common Sense Investing.

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Recommended · Shareholder letter · shareholder-letter Source 2015-02-28

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