Comments on: Review: The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing

By: Freud theory

Freud theory — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:01:50 +0000

I’m just kind of getting into this stuff, and boy, do I have a lot to learn. I came across this post through a Google search, and I really like the blog all together, so I’ll be digging around a bit :)

By: Lo. Price

Lo. Price — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:35 +0000

I am a pretty big fan of indexing, but had never read this book and I was surprised by some of the advice given the I don’t agree with. From Chapter 5, I think in general I-bonds and TIPS are not very useful because many bonds (and bond funds) will provide better rates of return and equities tend to be a better hedge against inflation if that is your concern. Chapter 12- Diversification is more than just simply buying an S&P 500 or Wilshire 5000 fund, even though those funds are well-diversified over hundreds of stocks. Diversification also means holding a sizable portion of your portfolio in small and medium, growth and value stocks, as well as international stocks in both 1st world and emerging markets. Finally, Ch. 16- Having an advisor can be a great source for keeping you sane and taking a lot of the stress of managing your owns investments away, even if you do plenty of research and enjoy investing.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:37:46 +0000

Trent,

That typo is still there. And it’s quite funny!

Ryan

By: Mohammad

Mohammad — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:28:59 +0000

Just pointing out a typo:

Chapter 21 – Protect Your Asses by Being Well-Insured

Asses should be Assets.

By: Mel Lindauer

Mel Lindauer — Sat, 19 May 2007 02:41:40 +0000

Hi Trent:

Just wanted to say “Thanks” for the very nice and detailed review of our book. Glad to hear you enjoyed it, and hope your readers do too.

Best regards,

Mel Lindauer