Publications

Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies

Type
Link
Cost
Paid
Published
2006
Updated
2011

Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies shows you how you can weigh your options and pick the exchange-traded fund that's right for you. As Exchange-Traded Funds 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, it tells you everything you need to know about building a lean, mean portfolio and optimizing your profits. This book teaches you how to create the stock side of your portfolio, handle risk control, diversification, and modern portfolio theory, manage the small and large sector, and international investments, and fund your retirement years.

Through Exchange-Traded Funds for Dummies, you'll discover:

  1. The differences between ETFs and mutual funds

  2. The ETF players: Who creates, sells, and manages funds

  3. Risk control, diversification, and other things you need to know

  4. Lots of options for investing in stocks of small, large, growth, and value companies

  5. Advice for adding international investments to your mix

  6. ETFs that allow you to invest in industry sectors

  7. Ten mistakes most investors (even the smart ones) make

  8. How to navigate the ETF marketplace

  9. How to make informed investments

  10. Latest ETF products, providers, and strategies


As you choose the best ETF, keep these following guidelines in mind:

  1. Mix and match your holdings appropriately

  2. Go for lowest cost

  3. Don't sweat the small stuff

  4. Go passive

  5. Look for breadth


Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I: The ABCs of ETFs

  • Chapter 1: The (Sort of Still) New Kid on the Block

  • Chapter 2: What the Heck Is an ETF, Anyway?

  • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Players

Part II: Building the Stock (Equity) Side of Your Portfolio

  • Chapter 4: Risk Control, Diversification, and Some Other Things You Need to Know

  • Chapter 5: Large Growth: Muscular Money Makers

  • Chapter 6: Large Value: Counterintuitive Cash Cows

  • Chapter 7: Small Growth: Sweet Sounding Start-ups

  • Chapter 8: Small Value: Diminutive Dazzlers

  • Chapter 9: Going Global: ETFs without Borders

  • Chapter 10: Sector Investing: ETFs According to Industry

  • Chapter 11: Specialized Stock ETFs

Part III: Adding Bonds, REITs, and Other ETFs to Your Portfolio

  • Chapter 12: For Your Interest: The World of Bond ETFs

  • Chapter 13: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Becoming a Virtual Landlord

  • Chapter 14: All That Glitters: Gold, Silver, and Other Commodities

  • Chapter 15: Working Non-ETFs and Active ETFs into Your Investment Mix

Part IV: Putting It All Together

  • Chapter 16: Sample ETF Portfolio Menus

  • Chapter 17: Exercising Patience: The Key to Any Investment Success

  • Chapter 18: Exceptions to the Rule (Ain’t There Always)

  • Chapter 19: Using ETFs to Fund Your Golden Years

Part V: The Part of Tens

  • Chapter 20: Ten FAQs about ETFs

  • Chapter 21: Ten Mistakes Most Investors (Even Smart Ones) Make

  • Chapter 22: Ten Forecasts about the Future of ETFs and Personal Investing

Part VI: Appendixes

  • Appendix A: Great Web Resources to Help You Invest in ETFs

  • Appendix B: Glossary

  • Index