{"product_id":"exchange-traded-funds-for-dummies-isbn-9781119828839","title":"Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBecome an ETF expert with this up-to-date investment guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExchange-Traded Funds For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eExchange-Traded Funds For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e you will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out exactly what exchange-traded funds are and why they make good investments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix and match stock portfolios to diversify yours\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGo beyond stocks for maximum diversification: bonds, real estate, and commodity ETFs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain your portfolio for future growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the tricks of the trade in \u003ci\u003eExchange-Traded Funds For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e you can easily apply the knowledge you gain to turn good investments into great ones. Happy earning! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The ABCs of ETFs 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: No Longer the New Kid on the Block 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: What the Heck Is an ETF, Anyway? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Getting to Know the Players 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Building the Stock (Equity) Side of Your Portfolio 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Risk Control, Diversification, and Some Other Things You Need to Know 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Large Growth: Muscular Money Makers 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Large Value: Counterintuitive Cash Cows 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Small Growth: Sweet Sounding Start-ups 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Small Value: Diminutive Dazzlers 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Going Global: ETFs without Borders 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Sector Investing: ETFs According to Industry 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Real Estate Investment Trusts: Becoming a Virtual Landlord 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Dividend Funds: The Search for Steady Money 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Adding Bonds (Fixed Income) to Your Portfolio 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: For Your Interest: The World of Bond ETFs 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Your Basic Bonds: Treasuries, Agency Bonds, and Corporates 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Moving Beyond Basics into Municipal and Foreign Bonds 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Specialized ETFs 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: All That Glitters: Gold, Silver, and Other Commodities 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Investing for a Better World 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Going Active with ETFs 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: All-In-One ETFs: For the Ultimate Lazy Portfolio 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Proceed-with-Caution ETFs 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Putting It All Together 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Sample ETF Portfolio Menus 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Exercising Patience: The Key to Any Investment Success 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Exceptions to the Rule (Ain’t There Always) 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Using ETFs to Fund Your Fun (Retirement) Years 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Marrying ETFs and Non-ETFs to Make an Optimal Portfolio 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 379\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten FAQs about ETFs 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27: Ten Mistakes Most Investors (Even Smart Ones) Make 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 28: Ten Forecasts about the Future of ETFs and Personal Investing 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes 401\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Great Web Resources to Help You Invest in ETFs 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Glossary 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussell Wild,\u003c\/b\u003e MBA, is the author or coauthor of nearly two dozen books, including \u003ci\u003eIndex Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBond Investing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. He has a master’s degree in business administration and a graduate certificate in personal financial planning. Wild is also an associate of NAPFA.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePutting the fun in funds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith 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? \u003ci\u003eExchange-Traded Funds For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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? 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