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Episode 044: Eric Balchunas on the Bogle Effect, host Rick Ferri

Bogleheads On Investing Podcast

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The Rise of Index Funds

This chapter explores the history and development of index funds, focusing on a key figure who popularized the concept against institutional resistance. It details the challenges faced in promoting index funds and the innovative strategies employed, alongside the evolution of the Vanguard S&P 500 index fund since its inception in 1976. The narrative highlights the enduring trust of investors and the shift towards ultra-low fees that have characterized the success of index funds over the years.

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