Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies
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:
The differences between ETFs and mutual funds
The ETF players: Who creates, sells, and manages funds
Risk control, diversification, and other things you need to know
Lots of options for investing in stocks of small, large, growth, and value companies
Advice for adding international investments to your mix
ETFs that allow you to invest in industry sectors
Ten mistakes most investors (even the smart ones) make
How to navigate the ETF marketplace
How to make informed investments
Latest ETF products, providers, and strategies
As you choose the best ETF, keep these following guidelines in mind:
Mix and match your holdings appropriately
Go for lowest cost
Don't sweat the small stuff
Go passive
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 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 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