The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by Vanguard founder John C. Bogle makes the single most important argument in personal finance: low-cost index funds let you capture whatever returns the market delivers — while high fees quietly devour everyone else’s. Warren Buffett’s advice: buy this book and read it thoroughly.
Core Message
- Costs matter — relentlessly
- Time in the market beats timing the market
- Broad index funds beat active managers long-term
Book Details
| Title | The Little Book of Common Sense Investing |
| Author | John C. Bogle |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9789396187557 |
| Genre | Investing / Personal Finance |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of The Little Book of Common Sense Investing in India?
₹350 for a new paperback at TheBooksTank.
Useful for Indian index fund investors?
Yes — NIFTY 50 index investing follows Bogle's philosophy exactly.
Will I receive a brand-new copy?
Yes — every order from TheBooksTank ships brand-new, carefully packed to arrive in perfect condition.
What if my book arrives damaged?
Contact our support within 48 hours with a photo and we will arrange a free replacement — no hassle.
Who was John C. Bogle?
Founder of Vanguard and inventor of the first index fund for individual investors.
Which edition is this?
A recent paperback printing of Bogle's classic — ideal for Indian readers building index portfolios.
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What Readers Say
The index-investing bible from the inventor of the index fund · ★ 4.15/5 on Goodreads (27,500+ ratings) · 4.7/5 on Amazon
★★★★★ “Buy this book and read it thoroughly”
— Warren Buffett · Endorsement
★★★★★ “I really liked this book; it’s one of the better investing books I’ve read. It contains just the right amount of empirical evidence in the form of statistics, graphs, and charts to be convincing, but not eye-glazingly boring”
— Chad · Goodreads
★★★★★ “Excellent book on the topic, very analytical, data-driven, based on numbers not arguments, referring to experts, simple still in-depth, well researched, tracking history while forecasting future, taking many factors into account including taxes and management costs”
— Ashraf Bashir · Goodreads ★★★★★
★★★★☆ “Simple analysis showing why investing in low-cost index funds should be the main approach to follow as an investor. A littler bit repetitive in the first chapters but some very interesting points towards the end about ETFs and asset allocation”
— Marta Sarrico · Goodreads ★★★★☆
★★★★★ “This book completely changed how I think about investing. John Bogle breaks everything down in plain English — no confusing jargon, no hype. The main message is simple: stop trying to beat the market and just own the market through low-cost index funds”
— Amazon customer · Amazon ★★★★★ Verified Purchase
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