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Series 6

The Bogle Method

The Case for Index Investing

John Bogle invented the index fund and changed investing forever. His case for simplicity is backed by decades of evidence — and the ETFs that put it into practice.

Part 1

The Bogle Method, Part 1: Stop Trying to Beat the Market

Most investors spend enormous energy trying to pick winners. Jack Bogle spent his career proving that energy itself is the problem — and the math behind his argument is impossible…

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Part 2

The Bogle Method, Part 2: The Three-Fund Portfolio

Three funds. One decision a year. A complete portfolio that captures the returns of the entire global economy without asking you to pick a single stock. In Part 1, we…

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Part 3

The Bogle Method, Part 3: Putting It Together

Three funds, one account, and a single annual decision: here is exactly how to build and maintain a Bogle-style portfolio from scratch. Parts 1 and 2 built the case. Part…

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Part 4

The Bogle Method, Part 4: Bogle vs. Active Stock Picking

An honest look at when active investing might seem to make sense — and why the math still usually favors the simple index approach. Here is a scenario most people…

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