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[24 Jun 2007 | One Comment | ]

John Bogle is the founder of Vanguard, a leading client-owned investment management company. In this video, Bogle explains disadvantages of ETFs in comparison to traditional index funds.
Edit: This video has been removed from Wall Street Journal online. Bogle generally advises against excessive trading and the subsequent high commission fees that could result. He also cautions against exotic ETFs.
Smart Money also has a Q&A Bogle interview about ETFs.
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[24 Jun 2007 | One Comment | ]

Monkey Business
Monkey Business is considered a must read book for anyone considering an investment banking career. The book is the true story of two graduates from Harvard and Wharton business school.
Dreaming of magnificent wealth, elite social status, and power, the two graduates decide to become investment banking associates at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ), a prestigious New York investment bank. The associates think they will be making important deals, traveling to exotic locations by private jet, and living an extravagant lifestyle paid for by the company.
However, these dreams are quickly destroyed …

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[5 Jun 2007 | 2 Comments | ]

This video is a speech to MBA students at Florida.
Buffett again communicates many timless ideas about investing and finance. Although the video is from the late 90’s, his ideas and concepts are still valuable to understand.
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[4 Jun 2007 | No Comment | ]

Warren Buffett is considered the most successful investor. Studying the methods, ideology, and background of this great investor is important. CNBC interviewed Buffet in the interesting segment posted below. Buffett’s prospective on investing and life are unique and refreshing. Below are the video segments posted on YouTube.com. The first segment is located on top, directly below, followed by the remaining semgments in order.
UPDATE: The CNBC video is not on YouTube anymore. Here is a link to another CNBC interview Buffett did. CNBC has a Buffett Watch that has a variety …