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01-16-2019, 04:45 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Originally Posted by samclem
John had a great run. I don't think anyone has done more for the individual investor in my lifetime. He changed an industry and gave people an opportunity to build wealth in a way that had not been possible before. We'll miss him, and wait for another to take the torch and move ahead. Yes, RIP John. And thank you.
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01-16-2019, 04:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
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Originally Posted by sengsational
I don't have many hero's, but he has been, and will continue to be one to me.
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+1. I respect Jack for his vision, his integrity, and for doing what' best for the investor. Vanguard's success shows that his model paid off. Index funds allowed us to take on a diversified portfolio easily, with less risk, and with greater rewards. Thank you, Jack, for all that you did for the world. You can't usually say this about someone in finance, but he was a great man. You will be missed.
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01-16-2019, 05:15 PM
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Jack was one of my heroes and I will forever be grateful to him. RIP Mr. Bogel.
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01-16-2019, 05:29 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: ATL --> Flyover Country
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He lived a good, long, life and helped millions...including me.
There is a good write up about him on the Vanguard.com main page.
https://investornews.vanguard/a-look...uards-founder/
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01-16-2019, 05:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Of all of the "celebrity" deaths of late, I can't think of anyone who had a bigger impact on my life than John Bogle.
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01-16-2019, 06:06 PM
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Gone but not forgotten
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Location: Peru
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01-16-2019, 06:40 PM
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Yahoo's Rick Newman has an interesting column on a low point in Bogle's career and how he persevered. Bogle was fired as leader of Wellington Management after a boardroom fight in 1974. Of course he went on to found Vanguard, and eventually, Wellington went to work for him.
How Jack Bogle got stronger from failure
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01-16-2019, 06:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Mid-Atlantic
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He definitely dragged the whole industry in the right direction (kicking and screaming about the eroding of their exorbitant fees). Let's hope Vanguard stays the course without him.
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01-16-2019, 06:48 PM
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gone traveling
Join Date: Aug 2016
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RIP John Bogle!
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01-16-2019, 07:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Philadelphia
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Wow. It's not often that you can say someone changed an entire industry. Quite a loss
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01-16-2019, 07:27 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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A truly great and good man.
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01-16-2019, 07:43 PM
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He made a difference. God bless you John Bogle
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01-16-2019, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SF East Bay
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Not entirely unexpected of course but, as has been said, many have benefited from his leadership and vision. A long life. RIP Jack.
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01-16-2019, 08:47 PM
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Flags should fly at half-staff.
He was modest in an industry where modesty is rare.
RIP Jack.
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01-16-2019, 09:02 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Northern IL
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Originally Posted by HNL Bill
+1. I respect Jack for his vision, his integrity, and for doing what' best for the investor. Vanguard's success shows that his model paid off. Index funds allowed us to take on a diversified portfolio easily, with less risk, and with greater rewards. Thank you, Jack, for all that you did for the world. You can't usually say this about someone in finance, but he was a great man. You will be missed.
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Agreed.
And yet, how many people know his name? Sad.
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01-16-2019, 09:05 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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A giant in his field. Similar to when Steve Jobs passed.
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01-16-2019, 09:22 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Ditto to all of the above.
A visionary who, in a very practical way, helped millions save millions.
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01-16-2019, 09:28 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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A life well lived.
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01-16-2019, 09:38 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Location: Rio Grande Valley
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89 is pretty good! Dad is 88 and I think he’s fed up with being old.
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01-16-2019, 09:41 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NC
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Thank you John Bogle. RIP.
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