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Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies

3. Aufl.

von: Russell Wild
21,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	01.11.2021
ISBN/EAN:	9781119828853
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	448

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Become an ETF expert with this up-to-date investment guide Want to expand your portfolio beyond stocks and mutual funds? (Of course you do, you smart investor you.) Then take a look at exchange-traded funds (ETFs)! A cross between an index fund and a stock, they're transparent, easy to trade, and tax-efficient. They're also enticing because they consist of a bundle of assets (such as an index, sector, or commodity), so diversifying your portfolio is easy. You might have even seen them offered in your 401(k) or 529 college plan. Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies is your primer on ETFs. It gives you an insider (the legal kind!) perspective on the investment process, starting with an overview of ETFs and how they differ from stocks and mutual funds. The book also helps you measure risk and add on to your portfolio, and offers advice on how to avoid the mistakes even professionals sometimes make. Throughout, you'll also find plenty of tips, tricks, and even sample portfolios to set you up on the right path for investment success. With Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies, you will: <ul> <li>Find out exactly what exchange-traded funds are and why they make good investments</li> <li>Mix and match stock portfolios to diversify yours</li> <li>Go beyond stocks for maximum diversification: bonds, real estate, and commodity ETFs</li> <li>Maintain your portfolio for future growth</li> </ul> With the tricks of the trade in Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies, you can easily apply the knowledge you gain to turn good investments into great ones. Happy earning!

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Part 1: The ABCs of ETFs 7 Chapter 1: No Longer the New Kid on the Block 9 Chapter 2: What the Heck Is an ETF, Anyway? 23 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Players 47 Part 2: Building the Stock (Equity) Side of Your Portfolio 69 Chapter 4: Risk Control, Diversification, and Some Other Things You Need to Know 71 Chapter 5: Large Growth: Muscular Money Makers 91 Chapter 6: Large Value: Counterintuitive Cash Cows 103 Chapter 7: Small Growth: Sweet Sounding Start-ups 113 Chapter 8: Small Value: Diminutive Dazzlers 123 Chapter 9: Going Global: ETFs without Borders 129 Chapter 10: Sector Investing: ETFs According to Industry 151 Chapter 11: Real Estate Investment Trusts: Becoming a Virtual Landlord 169 Chapter 12: Dividend Funds: The Search for Steady Money 179 Part 3: Adding Bonds (Fixed Income) to Your Portfolio 185 Chapter 13: For Your Interest: The World of Bond ETFs 187 Chapter 14: Your Basic Bonds: Treasuries, Agency Bonds, and Corporates 201 Chapter 15: Moving Beyond Basics into Municipal and Foreign Bonds 219 Part 4: Specialized ETFs 231 Chapter 16: All That Glitters: Gold, Silver, and Other Commodities 233 Chapter 17: Investing for a Better World 249 Chapter 18: Going Active with ETFs 261 Chapter 19: All-In-One ETFs: For the Ultimate Lazy Portfolio 271 Chapter 20: Proceed-with-Caution ETFs 281 Part 5: Putting It All Together 295 Chapter 21: Sample ETF Portfolio Menus 297 Chapter 22: Exercising Patience: The Key to Any Investment Success 317 Chapter 23: Exceptions to the Rule (Ain’t There Always) 333 Chapter 24: Using ETFs to Fund Your Fun (Retirement) Years 351 Chapter 25: Marrying ETFs and Non-ETFs to Make an Optimal Portfolio 369 Part 6: The Part of Tens 379 Chapter 26: Ten FAQs about ETFs 381 Chapter 27: Ten Mistakes Most Investors (Even Smart Ones) Make 387 Chapter 28: Ten Forecasts about the Future of ETFs and Personal Investing 393 Part 7: Appendixes 401 Appendix A: Great Web Resources to Help You Invest in ETFs 403 Appendix B: Glossary 409 Index 415

Autorenportrait

Russell Wild, MBA, is the author or coauthor of nearly two dozen books, including Index Investing For Dummies and Bond Investing For Dummies. He has a master’s degree in business administration and a graduate certificate in personal financial planning. Wild is also an associate of NAPFA.

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Putting the fun in funds With ETFs, you can expand your investing horizons in a truly mind-boggling number of ways—but why let your mind boggle when you could learn about it the easy way? Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies breaks down the ETF basics (what are they, anyway?) and then helps you map out all your portfolio possibilities. Bullish on tech stocks? Want to make sure your portfolio keeps up with inflation? Looking for an easy way to build a safe bond portfolio? It’s all available within the ETF world, and Dummies shows you how to get started. Inside… <ul><li>Differentiate between ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities</li> <li>Research ETFs and find funds that fit in your portfolio</li> <li>Manage your risk, control costs, and diversify</li> <li>Explore specialized funds like commodities and REITs</li></ul>