Jack Bogle on CNBC 9.30.11

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Saggy
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Jack Bogle on CNBC 9.30.11

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http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000048691

I just love the reporter looking for him to give an easy solution for people that need a quick fix/short term solution to what needs long term planning. He is one calm and cool man. What a breath of fresh air amongst the short term fear mongers.
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Post by zotty »

CNBC's investment horizon is the next 5 minutes.

What, Jack, do you think the market will do this afternoon, what about tomorrow?

I wonder if they are really that stupid or whether they are just doing it because their advertisers depend on it.
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Post by am »

CNBC is geared towards the average investor since they want ratings. The average investor is not a boglehead by any stretch of the imagination.
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Seems to me they tend to bring him on when they need a calming voice. He seems to be asked to appear when the market has had a rough ride. I always think the question they (not just CNBC but all the media) ask him show they have no real idea of what his philosophy is. Its like asking a concert pianist "Got any suggestions for someone who wants to start a rock band?"
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TrustNoOne wrote:Seems to me they tend to bring him on when they need a calming voice. He seems to be asked to appear when the market has had a rough ride. I always think the question they (not just CNBC but all the media) ask him show they have no real idea of what his philosophy is. Its like asking a concert pianist "Got any suggestions for someone who wants to start a rock band?"

I was thinking of him as the voice of reason more so than the voice of calming. Maybe a little of both. Jack's a realist, what he tells people applies to everyone who listens to his points. He's not on TV selling investments.
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Post by Leesbro63 »

Considering his age and his health challenges he really packs an amazing punch. Comes off very very strong (in a positive way) on the air.
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Post by Beagler »

Mr. Bogle is a tonic for rough financial waters, a bromide for investors needing a calm voice.
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Post by MekongTrader »

Thanks for posting this video.

Always good to hear from the man himself.

Investing boglehead-style in itself is like watching paint dry. Really, what Mr. Bogle said here has been said many many times before, by himself. Actually they could just run a tape of what he said the previous time because it's the same over and over: Assett allocation bonds in years, ignore the noise and stay the course. Done.

Anyway, catching a glimpse of him is great motivation from me every time I see him.

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