I would always advise young people to follow their star - not my star. They have to live their own life. If they decide they want to go into the investment business, do it, but make it a better business than it is today.
John C. BogleRead
We need a mutual fund industry with both vision and values; a vision of fiduciary duty and shareholder service, and values rooted in the proven principles of long-term investing and of trusteeship that demands integrity in serving our clients.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote advocates for an ethical mutual fund industry that prioritizes the interests of investors while adhering to integrity and long-term principles.
John C. Bogle emphasizes the importance of creating a mutual fund industry that not only possesses a clear vision focused on fiduciary duty and serving shareholders but also upholds values that are based on long-term investing principles. This call for integrity and responsible trusteeship highlights the necessity for financial institutions to act in the best interest of their clients, fostering trust and accountability in the investment landscape.
Themes
Mutual FundFiduciary DutyShareholder ServiceLong-Term InvestingIntegrity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing finance professionals, one might quote Bogle to advocate for ethical investment practices.
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