Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies

Russell Wild 지음

For Dummies 2011년 12월 02일 출간

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The fast and easy way to get a handle on ETFsExchange-traded funds (ETFs) have a strong foothold in the marketplace, because they are less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation. But how do you use thisfinancial product to diversify your investments in today's fast-growing and ever-changing market?Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies shows you in plain English how to weigh your options and pick the exchange-traded fund that's right for you. It tells you everything you need to know about building a lean, mean portfolio and optimizing your profits. Plus, this updated edition covers all of the newest ETF products, providers, and strategies, as well as Commodity ETFs, Style ETFs, Country ETFs, and Inverse ETFs.Create the stock (equity) side of your portfolioHandle risk control, diversification, and modern portfolio theoryManage small, large, sector, and international investmentsAdd bonds, REITs, and other ETFsInvest smartly in precious metalsWork non-ETFs into your investment mixRevamp your portfolio to fit life changesFund your retirement yearsPlus, you'll get answers to commonly asked questions about ETFs and advice on how to avoid mistakes that many investors-even the experienced ones-make. It provides forecasts of the future for ETFs and personal spending and also provides a complete list of ETFs and Web resources to assist your investment. With Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies, you'll soon discover what makes ETFs the hottest investment on the market.

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Introduction 1Part I: The ABCs of ETFs 9Chapter 1: The (Sort of Still) New Kid on the Block 11Chapter 2: What the Heck Is an ETF, Anyway?&23Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Players 45Part II: Building the Stock (Equity) Side of Your Portfolio 69Chapter 4: Risk Control, Diversification, and Some Other Things You Need to Know 71Chapter 5: Large Growth: Muscular Money Makers 91Chapter 6: Large Value: Counterintuitive Cash Cows 103Chapter 7: Small Growth: Sweet Sounding Start-ups 111Chapter 8: Small Value: Diminutive Dazzlers 121Chapter 9: Going Global: ETFs without Borders 127Chapter 10: Sector Investing: ETFs According to Industry 147Chapter 11: Specialized Stock ETFs 165Part III: Adding Bonds, REITs, and Other ETFs to Your Portfolio 183Chapter 12: For Your Interest: The World of Bond ETFs 185Chapter 13: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Becoming a Virtual Landlord 211Chapter 14: All That Glitters: Gold, Silver, and Other Commodities 219Chapter 15: Working Non-ETFs and Active ETFs into Your Investment Mix 235Part IV: Putting It All Together 249Chapter 16: Sample ETF Portfolio Menus 251Chapter 17: Exercising Patience: The Key to Any Investment Success 271Chapter 18: Exceptions to the Rule (Ain&-t There Always)& 285Chapter 19: Using ETFs to Fund Your Golden Years 303Part V: The Part of Tens 321Chapter 20: Ten FAQs about ETFs 323Chapter 21: Ten Mistakes Most Investors (Even Smart Ones) Make 329Chapter 22: Ten Forecasts about the Future of ETFs and Personal Investing 333Part VI: Appendixes 339Appendix A: Great Web Resources to Help You Invest in ETFs 341Appendix B: Glossary 347Index 353

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저자(글) Russell Wild

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Russell Wild, MBA, is a NAPFA-certified financial advisor and principal of Global Portfolios, an investment advisory firm. His writing has appeared in many national magazines and numerous professional journals. He is also the author of Bond Investing For Dummies and Index Investing For Dummies.