Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-234) and index.
pt. 1. Master the basics -- Successful investing is easier than you think -- You've gotta have trust -- A map to success : Hmmm, sounds like a plan -- Save more--without feeling the pinch -- Hope for the best--but prepare for something less -- pt. 2. Construct a sensible portfolio -- Balance and diversification help you sleep at night -- You need a personal investment policy whether you start with zillions or zip -- Mutual funds : the easy way to diversify -- How to pick a mutual (and how not to) -- It's what you keep that counts -- Risk : give it the gut test -- Keep things simple -- pt. 3. Manage you investments with focus and discipline -- Buy and hold really works -- Making money is what matters -- Time is everything -- Give your portfolio an occasional tune-up -- Stupid math tricks for smart investors -- pt. 4. Stay on course -- "It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world" -- Why you may be your own worst enemy -- Bear markets will test your resolve -- "Ain't got no distractions, can't hear those buzzers and bells" -- Regrets? I've had a few.
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The chairman and CEO of the mutual fund company The Vanguard Group explains how to invest successfully is both bull and bear markets.