Great Investor Gerry O’Reilly ran Vanguard’s Total Stock Market Index Fund for 32 years until his untimely death in June. In an earlier interview he explained what it takes to ensure the 4.000 stock portfolio matches its index every single day.
WEALTHTRACK Episode #22257 broadcast on July 31, 2026
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GERARD “GERRY” O’REILLY (1964-2026)
- Former Portfolio Manager, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund
- Former Principal, Vanguard’s Equity Index Group
ACTION POINT
CHOOSE THE CULTURE OF THE FIRMS YOU ARE INVESTING WITH CAREFULLY
Vanguard
- Superb reputation for putting investors first
- John “Jack” Bogle set it up as a unique, investor-owned structure
- Owned by its funds, which are owned by shareholders
- Keeps costs low
- Represents shareholders’ interests above all other parties
ONE INVESTMENT
O’REILLY: PERSONAL PORTFOLIO PREFERENCE
- Core holdings: low-cost, diversified index funds
- It also holds low-cost, actively managed funds.