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Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies


Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies


Australia and New Zealand Edition

von: Colin Davidson, Russell Wild

17,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 26.09.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9780730376972
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 400

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<b>Diversify your investments with today's fastest growing financial product</b> <p>Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer access to a range of investments in a single trade, are usually less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most managed funds and more tax-effective. But how do you pick the one that's right for you? This straightforward book helps you weigh up your options, build an effective portfolio and maximise your profits.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Get to know the major players in Australia and New Zealand — find a broker, open an account and familiarise yourself with suppliers and indices</p> </li> <li> <p>Understand risk control and diversification — learn the importance of a diversified, lowly correlated portfolio, and how ETFs can help you achieve this</p> </li> <li> <p>Invest smartly in commodities and precious metals — tap into the returns offered by the Australian mining boom</p> </li> <li> <p>Manage small-cap, large-cap, sector and international investments — take advantage of returns in local markets and invest directly in US-listed ETFs</p> </li> <li> <p>Add bonds, REITs and other ETFs — secure consistent yields and add property to your investment portfolio</p> </li> <li> <p>Work non-ETFs into your investment mix — improve returns through careful selection of active managed funds</p> </li> <li> <p>Fund your retirement years — determine how much you need for retirement, and how ETFs can get you there</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Advice on choosing ETFs over options, CFDs and warrants</p> </li> <li> <p>Sample portfolios</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on revamping your portfolio based on life changes</p> </li> <li> <p>How to avoid mistakes that even experienced investors make</p> </li> <li> <p>Forecasts for the future of ETFs in Australia and New Zealand</p> </li> <li> <p>A complete listing of Australian and New Zealand ETFs</p> </li> <li> <p>Great online resources to help you invest in ETFs</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Diversify your investment portfolio</p> </li> <li> <p>Lower your investment costs and reduce your tax liabilities</p> </li> <li> <p>Take advantage of Australia's mining boom by investing in commodities</p> </li> <li> <p>Invest in international markets</p> </li> </ul>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: The ABCs of ETFs 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: The (Relatively) New Kid on the Block 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: What on Earth Is an ETF, Anyway? 25</p> <p>Chapter 3: Working Out How ETFs Work 45</p> <p>Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Players 61</p> <p><b>Part II: Building the Equity Side of Your Portfolio 87</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Risk Control, Diversification and Some Other Things You Need to Know 89</p> <p>Chapter 6: Domestic Bliss: Covering the Bases with Large Caps 107</p> <p>Chapter 7: Small Caps: Big Potential 123</p> <p>Chapter 8: Sector Investing: ETFs According to Industry 133</p> <p>Chapter 9: Going International: ETFs without Borders 145</p> <p>Chapter 10: Exploring ETFs Listed in the United States 163</p> <p><b>Part III: Adding Other ETFs to Your Portfolio 189</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and High-Yield ETFs 191</p> <p>Chapter 12: All That Glitters: Gold, Silver and Other Commodities 211</p> <p>Chapter 13: Working Non-ETFs into Your Investment Mix 229</p> <p><b>Part IV: Putting It All Together 249</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Sample ETF Portfolio Menus 251</p> <p>Chapter 15: Buying and Holding: The Key to ETF Investment Success 273</p> <p>Chapter 16: Exceptions to the Rule — Rebalancing Your Portfolio 283</p> <p>Chapter 17: Using ETFs to Fund Your Golden Years 303</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 323</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions about ETFs 325</p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Mistakes Most Investors (Even Smart Ones) Make 333</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Forecasts about the Future of ETFs and Personal Investing 339</p> <p><b>Part VI: Appendixes 347</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Complete Listings of Australian and New Zealand ETFs 349</p> <p>Appendix B: Great Web Resources to Help You Invest in ETFs 355</p> <p>Glossary 363</p> <p>Index 369</p>
<b>Colin Davidson</b> has been involved in finance for over 20 years. A freelance financial journalist, he previously worked for one of Australia's largest stockbrokers, managing its financial planning and superannuation business. Colin is also the author of <i>Managed Funds For Dummies</i>. <p><b>Russell Wild</b>, MBA, an expert in ETFs, is a fee-only investment advisor and the principal of Global Portfolios.</p>
<b>Diversify your investments with today's fastest growing financial product</b> <p>Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer access to a range of investments in a single trade, are usually less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most managed funds and more tax-effective. But how do you pick the one that's right for you? This straightforward book helps you weigh up your options, build an effective portfolio and maximise your profits.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Get to know the major players in Australia and New Zealand — find a broker, open an account and familiarise yourself with suppliers and indices</p> </li> <li> <p>Understand risk control and diversification — learn the importance of a diversified, lowly correlated portfolio, and how ETFs can help you achieve this</p> </li> <li> <p>Invest smartly in commodities and precious metals — tap into the returns offered by the Australian mining boom</p> </li> <li> <p>Manage small-cap, large-cap, sector and international investments — take advantage of returns in local markets and invest directly in US-listed ETFs</p> </li> <li> <p>Add bonds, REITs and other ETFs — secure consistent yields and add property to your investment portfolio</p> </li> <li> <p>Work non-ETFs into your investment mix — improve returns through careful selection of active managed funds</p> </li> <li> <p>Fund your retirement years — determine how much you need for retirement, and how ETFs can get you there</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Advice on choosing ETFs over options, CFDs and warrants</p> </li> <li> <p>Sample portfolios</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on revamping your portfolio based on life changes</p> </li> <li> <p>How to avoid mistakes that even experienced investors make</p> </li> <li> <p>Forecasts for the future of ETFs in Australia and New Zealand</p> </li> <li> <p>A complete listing of Australian and New Zealand ETFs</p> </li> <li> <p>Great online resources to help you invest in ETFs</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Diversify your investment portfolio</p> </li> <li> <p>Lower your investment costs and reduce your tax liabilities</p> </li> <li> <p>Take advantage of Australia's mining boom by investing in commodities</p> </li> <li> <p>Invest in international markets</p> </li> </ul>

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