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Finance · 11 min

The Soul of Capitalism: Bogle's Enduring Vision

By John Bogle

This episode delves into John Bogle's seminal work, 'The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism,' examining the enduring conflict between speculative finance and patient, long-term investing. We explore Bogle's vision for an investor-centric approach, offering insights for navigating market complexities and securing a more stable financial future.

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“This episode delves into John Bogle's seminal work, 'The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism,' examining the enduring conflict between speculative finance and patient, long-term investing. We explore Bogle's vision for an investor-centric approach, offering insights for navigating market complexities and securing a more stable financial future.”

— John Bogle, The Soul of Capitalism: Bogle's Enduring Vision

What it is about

capitalism, investing, ethics

Who it is for

This is for those who suspect the modern financial system is a rigged game but want a credible, first-principles breakdown of how it works, why it's broken, and what it truly means to build wealth by investing in the real economy instead of just betting on market noise.

The author

As the founder of Vanguard and the creator of the first index fund, John Bogle speaks not as a theorist but as an industry titan who spent his career waging a successful war against the high-cost, speculative practices he saw undermining true investment.

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John Bogle

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