Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies (ePub)

The fast and easy way to get a handle on ETFs

Exchange-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 portfolio

* Handle risk control, diversification, and modern portfolio
theory

* Manage small, large, sector, and international investments

* Add bonds, REITs, and other ETFs

* Invest smartly in precious metals

* Work non-ETFs into your investment mix

* Revamp your portfolio to fit life changes

* Fund your retirement years

Plus, 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.