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Top 8 John Bogle Books

By Dustin Woodard, About.com

John Bogle is famous in the financial world for founding Vanguard funds and being a large promoter of index fund investing. The following books were either written by him or about him.

1. Common Sense on Mutual Funds

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"This book examines the fundamentals of mutual fund investing alongside industry practices that are often in conflict with a sound long-term investment program." - by John Bogle
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2. John Bogle and the Vanguard Experiment

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"The first authorized inside look at a major mutual fund company! Vanguard is, in the eyes of man, the most influential mutual fund company in America." by Rob Slater
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3. The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing

Bogle's biggest fans, the Bogleheads, put together a book preaching the same smart index fund investing methods Bogle touts. The morningstar board chat leaders have been offering great advice for years, but finally put it in print to aid more investors.
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4. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing

Definitely the easiest and quickest reading of John's books. Could be one of his last books. -by John Bogle
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5. Character Counts - Creating of Vanguard Group

This is John Bogle's latest book (Published in April of 2002). It tells the story of Vanguard funds through 42 eloquent and inspiring speeches delivered by Bogle to the Vanguard crew over the past two decades. - by John Bogle
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6. John Bogle on Investing: The First 50 Years

Features Bogle's 1951 thesis on the mutual fund industry, explores his early career, the creation of Vanguard, his reflections on key market events, and his vision of how the fund industry can better serve investors in the 21st century. - by John Bogle
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7. Bogle on Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor

Bogle provides the building blocks to investing in mutual funds and discusses the advantages of index fund investing. - by John Bogle
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8. The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism

Bogle takes a stab at corporate America's problem of overpaid CEOs, creative accounting and fuzzy math. He also lays out suggestions for mutual fund industry improvement and sprinkles in some advice for investors. -by John Bogle

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