Staff Reports
The investment strategies advocated by Tony Robbins and John C. Bogle for long-term investors who prioritize discipline, low costs, and time in the market over speculative behavior. Here’s why:
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### Core Principles of Their Advice
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Bogle’s research shows that over 92% of actively managed mutual funds underperform broad market indexes over 15 years. Robbins echoes this, citing studies where even investors who entered during bear markets earned higher returns than those who kept cash. Index funds capture market growth while minimizing fees, which compound destructively over time.
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Bogle’s “tyranny of compounding costs” concept reveals that fees as small as 2% can consume over 50 years. Robbins emphasizes that Wall Street’s high fees leave investors with just 30% of returns while taking 100% of the risk.
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Warren Buffett’s $1 million bet—where an S&P 500 index fund trounced hedge funds over a decade—proves this. Bogle’s “just stand there” mantra and Robbins’ call to avoid market timing align: investing early and holding through volatility beats cash or frequent trading.
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Both advise allocating most savings to low-cost index funds (e.g., 95% in a “serious money” account). Bogle suggests bond allocation roughly equal to your age (e.g., 40% bonds at age 40).
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### Potential Concerns
– : Critics argue Robbins monetizes basic Boglehead principles through books and partnerships (e.g., America’s Best 401k). However, his core message aligns with Bogle’s evidence-based approach.
– : Index funds don’t eliminate volatility. Bogle warns stocks are “a risky business,” and investors must tolerate short-term drops.
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### Verdict
For disciplined investors, . The data is clear:
– A $2,000 annual investment in an S&P 500 index fund averaging 7% growth becomes in 30 years.
– Avoiding 2% annual fees saves on a $10,000 initial investment over 50 years.
Robbins and Bogle provide a roadmap to “get your fair share” of market returns. The biggest hurdle? Human psychology—sticking to the plan when markets swing.
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