In this episode, Clay shares John Bogle’s timeless philosophy of passively investing in low-cost index funds. Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, helped spark a global movement that has made investing more accessible and cost-effective. Today, Vanguard manages over $10 trillion in assets, and Bogle’s simple approach has been adopted by millions worldwide, collectively saving investors trillions of dollars in fees over the years.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
03:34 - How John Bogle’s index fund philosophy revolutionized investing.
05:46 - Why most active mutual fund managers underperform the S&P 500 over time.
25:11 - How to estimate realistic future returns for the S&P 500.
31:50 - How fees and taxes quietly erode investment returns.
50:23 - Why index funds are easier to hold onto during market crashes.
52:11 - Why Clay chose not to invest in index funds at this point in his investment journey.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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