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
Net return is simply the gross return of your investment portfolio less the costs you incur. Keep your investment expenses low, for the tyranny of compounding costs can devastate the miracle of compounding returns.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The net return on an investment is what's left after costs are deducted, and minimizing expenses is crucial for maximizing returns.
This quote by John C. Bogle emphasizes the importance of understanding investment returns as the gross return minus costs. He warns that high investment expenses can erode the benefits of compounding returns, a powerful phenomenon in finance that allows your investment to grow exponentially over time. By keeping costs low, investors can more fully realize the potential of their investments and enhance their long-term financial success.
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In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a financial literacy seminar to highlight the importance of managing investment costs.
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