r/Bogleheads

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About r/Bogleheads

Bogleheads are passive investors who follow Jack Bogle's simple but powerful message to diversify with low-cost index funds and let compounding grow wealth. Jack founded Vanguard and pioneered indexed mutual funds. His work has since inspired others to get the most out of their long-term investments. Active managers want your money - our advice: keep it! How? Investing in broad-market low-cost indexes, diversified between equities and fixed income. Buy, hold, pay low fees, and stay the course!

The community at a glance

r/Bogleheads is a Subreddit for Investors and Finance with roughly 918K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Finance topic page.

Roughly 165K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, 401k, and Roth. Common discussion themes are Money Talk and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention all-world etf and international etf/mf.

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Established 2011
918K Members

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Yearly: +165K members
Growth: +21.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 245 members
  • 2014: 572 members
  • 2015: 668 members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2020: 25K members
  • 2021: 91K members
  • 2023: 216K members
  • 2024: 235K members
  • 2025: 202K members
  • 2026: 141K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 16K members
  • Jan: 20K members
  • Feb: 13K members
  • Mar: 12K members
  • Apr: 11K members
  • May: 16K members
  • Jun: 18K members
  • Jul: 15K members
  • Aug: 14K members
  • Sep: 10K members
  • Oct: 9K members
  • Nov: 3K members

Themes

  • Money Talk
    10 posts in the past month
    1. My 401(k) plan doubles VT's expense ratio from 0.06% to 0.12%
    2. Money is super tight and I'm not able to save anything right now outside of my 457 account. Would I be wrong to stop contributions to my 457 and instead put that amount into a Roth IRA as a sort of emergency savings?
    3. Trying to buy VUSXX but it says it’s closed to new investors (in Fidelity portal) even though the VUSXX website said it’s open to new investors?
    #1
    Money Talk
    My 401(k) plan doubles VT's expense ratio from 0.06% to 0.12% · Money is super tight and I'm not able to save anything right now outside of my 457 account. Would I be wrong to stop contributions to my 457 and instead put that amount into a Roth IRA as a sort of emergency savings? · Trying to buy VUSXX but it says it’s closed to new investors (in Fidelity portal) even though the VUSXX website said it’s open to new investors?
    10
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Boglehead investing feels like a waste of time unless you have a high income
    2. Should I panic sell everything???
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Boglehead investing feels like a waste of time unless you have a high income · Should I panic sell everything???
    2
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Anxious about financial future, seeking feedback
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Anxious about financial future, seeking feedback
    1
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Best way for middle-income parents to invest down payment money for kids
    #4
    Solution Requests
    Best way for middle-income parents to invest down payment money for kids
    1

Topics

  • Looking For
    44 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    44
  • 401k
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Tomorrow is my last day with my current employer. Suggestions for what to do with my 401(k) and HSA?
    2. Check this out, and tell me what you think: https://worldmarketsmap.com/.
    #2
    401k
    Tomorrow is my last day with my current employer. Suggestions for what to do with my 401(k) and HSA? · Check this out, and tell me what you think: https://worldmarketsmap.com/.
    31
  • Roth
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Currently: Max Roth IRA, Extra in HYSA. Brokerage Next?
    2. 28M - Help with Roth IRA (FXAIX/FZILX + SPMO/XMMO/AVUV)
    3. 22 and my Roth IRA is mostly individual stocks I don’t want to babysit forever. Simplify or keep my picks?
    #3
    Roth
    Currently: Max Roth IRA, Extra in HYSA. Brokerage Next? · 28M - Help with Roth IRA (FXAIX/FZILX + SPMO/XMMO/AVUV) · 22 and my Roth IRA is mostly individual stocks I don’t want to babysit forever. Simplify or keep my picks?
    29
  • Investment
    23 posts in the past month
    1. HELP (SWPPX / SWISX / SFENX) vs. just a target date fund (SWYNX): which would you pick?
    2. 28M - Help with Roth IRA (FXAIX/FZILX + SPMO/XMMO/AVUV)
    3. 22 and my Roth IRA is mostly individual stocks I don’t want to babysit forever. Simplify or keep my picks?
    #4
    Investment
    HELP (SWPPX / SWISX / SFENX) vs. just a target date fund (SWYNX): which would you pick? · 28M - Help with Roth IRA (FXAIX/FZILX + SPMO/XMMO/AVUV) · 22 and my Roth IRA is mostly individual stocks I don’t want to babysit forever. Simplify or keep my picks?
    23
  • Savings
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Check this out, and tell me what you think: https://worldmarketsmap.com/.
    2. I compared 38 ways to hold cash today. The highest rate on the board doesn't keep the most money.
    #5
    Savings
    Check this out, and tell me what you think: https://worldmarketsmap.com/. · I compared 38 ways to hold cash today. The highest rate on the board doesn't keep the most money.
    21

Flair

  • Investing Questions
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Meeting with Finacial Advisor soon and want to know what to ask.
    2. One more question. VT and Chill in Fidelity
    3. Money is super tight and I'm not able to save anything right now outside of my 457 account. Would I be wrong to stop contributions to my 457 and instead put that amount into a Roth IRA as a sort of emergency savings?
    #1
    Investing Questions
    Meeting with Finacial Advisor soon and want to know what to ask. · One more question. VT and Chill in Fidelity · Money is super tight and I'm not able to save anything right now outside of my 457 account. Would I be wrong to stop contributions to my 457 and instead put that amount into a Roth IRA as a sort of emergency savings?
    22
  • Investment Theory
    5 posts in the past month
    1. At what point does market cap concentration become too much for Bogleheads?
    2. Rich people have been using this strategy for decades
    3. What is the actual argument for international investing that is not just socialist copypasta or cultural illiteracy?
    #2
    Investment Theory
    At what point does market cap concentration become too much for Bogleheads? · Rich people have been using this strategy for decades · What is the actual argument for international investing that is not just socialist copypasta or cultural illiteracy?
    5
  • Articles & Resources
    1 post in the past month
    1. Vanguard Capital Markets Model forecasts updated October 21, 2026
    #3
    Articles & Resources
    Vanguard Capital Markets Model forecasts updated October 21, 2026
    1
  • Portfolio Review
    1 post in the past month
    1. Where to put my future contributions
    #4
    Portfolio Review
    Where to put my future contributions
    1
  • Non-US Investors
    1 post in the past month
    1. Non-US investor, 5 years of messy US investing — cleaned it up, need feedback on what’s next
    #5
    Non-US Investors
    Non-US investor, 5 years of messy US investing — cleaned it up, need feedback on what’s next
    1

Product recommendations

  • all-world etf
    2 posts in the past month
    1. 25, nomadic investor seeking the best All-World ETF for the next 35–40 years
    2. 25, nomadic investor seeking the best All-World ETF for the next 35–40 years
    #1
    all-world etf
    25, nomadic investor seeking the best All-World ETF for the next 35–40 years · 25, nomadic investor seeking the best All-World ETF for the next 35–40 years
    2
  • international etf/mf
    2 posts in the past month
    1. best international etf/MF for growth?
    2. best international etf/MF for growth?
    #2
    international etf/mf
    best international etf/MF for growth? · best international etf/MF for growth?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Bogleheads for?
Best for Investors and Finance enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Bogleheads free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Bogleheads have?
Roughly 918K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Bogleheads on?
r/Bogleheads runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Bogleheads cover?
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