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In Trillions, Financial Times journalist Robin Wigglesworth unveils the vivid secret history of index funds, bringing to life the colourful characters behind their birth, growth and evolution into a world-conquering phenomenon.
It is the untold story behind one of the most pressing financial uncertainties of our time.
‘An easy-to-understand and fun read, full of lively characters and little-known details of how finance really works today’ – Gillian Tett
‘A fascinating account of an investment revolution’ – Ian Fraser
‘A magisterial, delightfully written history offering up portraits of the academic scribblers and entrepreneurial practitioners who created the index-fund revolution’ – The Wall Street Journal
‘Wigglesworth has written an important book’ – Patrick Hosking
‘A fascinating journey and a crucial book for anyone trying to understand the financial markets’ – Bradley Hope