John Bogle
John Clifton "Jack" Bogle was an American investor, business magnate and philanthropist and founder. He was the founder and chief executive of The Vanguard Group and is credited with popularizing the index fund. An avid investor and money manager himself, he preached investment over speculation, long-term patience over short-term action, and reducing broker fees as much as possible.
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- Born in
- Montclair
- Educated at
- Princeton UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaManasquan High SchoolBlair Academy
- Awards
- 🏆 Woodrow Wilson Awards
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1929
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