The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns (Little Books. Big Profits)

This book sets out the very good advice on how to build your future financial independence through investment. It describes investment methods that have become best practice in much of the independent financial advice industry. It's a surprisingly easy book to read and understand as it uses clear and simple english and basic arithmetic. I think that this book should be the first book that anyone reads on investing because it puts people on the right path from the start. Reading it may also help you to appreciate the quality of advice from other sources and recognise dodgy get rich quick schemes.

"The Little Book of Common Sense Investing" by John C. Bogle is a timeless gem that every investor, whether a novice or an expert, should have on their bookshelf. In a world filled with complex financial jargon and high-frequency trading, this book serves as a lighthouse of wisdom, guiding readers towards a simple yet highly effective approach to investing. One of the standout features of this book is its unwavering commitment to the principles of long-term, passive investing. Bogle masterfully dismantles the allure of day trading and short-term speculation, replacing it with a compelling case for the benefits of long-term index investing. He advocates for a straightforward strategy of investing in low-cost, broad-market index funds that track the overall market's performance. This approach not only significantly reduces fees and taxes but also provides the best odds of achieving consistent, market-beating returns over time. What sets this book apart is its remarkable clarity. Bogle's writing is refreshingly concise, and he cuts through the noise to deliver his insights with a directness that is both enlightening and empowering. He explains complex financial concepts in a way that anyone can understand, making the book accessible to both beginners and seasoned investors. The book's practical advice is not only grounded in sound financial theory but also backed by extensive historical data. Bogle provides ample evidence to support his arguments, illustrating how the simple act of investing in low-cost index funds has consistently outperformed the vast majority of actively managed funds. Another highlight of the book is its emphasis on the importance of discipline and patience. Bogle reinforces the idea that successful investing is a marathon, not a sprint. He encourages investors to stay the course, resist the temptation to react to short-term market fluctuations, and instead focus on the long-term goals of wealth accumulation and financial security. In summary, "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing" is a classic that remains as relevant today as when it was first published. John C. Bogle's timeless wisdom and his straightforward approach to investing are invaluable assets for anyone looking to secure their financial future. This book is a must-read for those who want to break free from the complexities of day trading and embrace the common-sense path to long-term financial success.

I've seen criticism of this investment classic book that it is too repetitive about its key message: invest passively in index funds with low fees (like those that this late author offered at vanguard). If so then you don't waste time and money chasing the market or paying fees to active fund managers. The critics have no idea of how much good this book have done for investors despite it's simple idea, not only when it was first published but still today where too many people do turn a winers game into a losers game as the author alerts to by chasing high reward whose promises comes with high risk. It makes sense that Boggle repeats over and over a myriad of arguments in favor of index funds and against risk because most people fall for it even if they cannot afford to lose or are not young enough to recover from risky investments. Avoid and ignore his arguments at your own peril.

Great book! If you want to get into stocks and shares this book is spot on. I really enjoyed it. The pace of the book is nice, provided the right amount of detail.

EXCELLENT.

As someone who tried stock picking with some success, after reading this book it dawned on me how much better I would have done if I had invested in index funds. Very few can beat the market over time, and the most famous person who has (Buffet) recommends index trackers for the majority of investors. The other key takeaway is cost and how important it is to keep these low as they eat into your investment pot over time and avoid ‘star’ fund managers. All backed up by good research and data. This book is US centric, but not a real issue as you can apply the same principles in the UK. Overall a very good read for all investors, beginners or advanced.

This book could have been halved by a decent editor. It's written in the 1930's style of Dale Carnegie, where every few pages, there's quotes from famous people (mostly Warren Buffet) saying how great Bogle is and how he was right all along. To me, all this does is take away from the credibility. We all know index funds are a good idea, no need to keep overselling the concept to us. If you can get passed that, there are very good concepts in the book and still worth reading, but it's very dry and not an easy read.

Siempre había querido este libro, te enseña bastante sobre la inversión al largo plazo y te explica lo mucho que vale la pena. Con este libro maximizarás la rentabilidad de tus inversiones.

A must read for anyone before investing in stock and shares

Concise, easy to read, exceptionally helpful investing introduction written by a famous developer of the Vanguard family of low cost funds. Read it BEFORE you start investing!

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