A journey through the Index Revolution from the man who started it
all
Stay the Course is the story the Vanguard Group as told by its
founder, legendary investor John C. Bogle. This engrossing book traces
the history of Vanguard--the largest mutual fund organization on earth.
Offering the world's first index mutual fund in 1976, John Bogle led
Vanguard from a $1.4 billion firm with a staff of 28 to a global company
of 16,000 employees and with more than $5 trillion in assets under
management. An engaging blend of company history, investment
perspective, and personal memoir, this book provides a fascinating look
into the mind of an extraordinary man and the company he created.
John Bogle continues to be an inspiring and trusted figure to millions
of individual investors the world over. His creative innovation,
personal integrity, and stubborn determination infuse every aspect of
the company he founded. This accessible and engaging book will help you:
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Explore the history of some of Vanguard's most important mutual funds,
including First Index Investment Trust, Wellington Fund, and Windsor
Fund
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Understand how the Vanguard Group gave rise to the Index Revolution
and transformed the lives of millions of individual investors
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Gain insight on John Bogle's views on values such as perseverance,
caring, commitment, integrity, and fairness
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Investigate a wide range of investing topics through the lens of one
of the most prominent figures in the history of modern finance
The Vanguard Group and John Bogle are inextricably linked--it would be
impossible to tell one story without the other. Stay the Course: The
Story of Vanguard and the Index Revolution weaves these stories
together taking you on a journey through the history of one
revolutionary company and one remarkable man. Investors, wealth
managers, financial advisors, business leaders, and those who enjoy a
good story, will find this book as informative and unique as its author.
