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Book SynopsisThe seminal work on mutual funds investing is now a Wiley Investment Classic Certain books have redefined the way we view the world of finance and investing books that should be on every investor s shelf.
Trade Review“No investor can be called “intelligent” who doesn’t understand the principles Bogle articulates in this book. The investor may still decide to try his hand at outperforming the market, but he should know what he’s up against.” – Investing.com
Table of ContentsCaveat Emptor Index xxxvii
Part I Building Blocks 1
Chapter One The Rewards of Investing 3
Chapter Two The Risks of Investing 24
Chapter Three Mutual Funds: Principles, Practicalities, Performance 48
Part II Mutual Fund Selection 65
Chapter Four How To Select A Common Stock Mutual Fund 67
Chapter Five How To Select A Bond Mutual Fund 97
Chapter Six How To Select A Money Market Fund 120
Chapter Seven How To Select A Balanced Mutual Fund 135
Chapter Eight Where To Get Mutual Fund Information 147
Part III New Perspectives On Three Key Issues 167
Chapter Nine Index Funds 169
Chapter Ten Mutual Fund Costs 190
Chapter Eleven Taxes and Mutual Funds 209
Part IV Practical Application of Investment Principles 233
Chapter Twelve The Allocation of Investment Assets 235
Chapter Thirteen Mutual Fund Model Portfolios 259
Chapter Fourteen A Mandate For Fund Shareholders 280
Epilogue Twelve Pillars of Wisdom 303
Notes 308
Index 311
