The ETF Book: All You Need to Know About Exchange-Traded Funds

by Richard A. Ferri

• ISBN13: 9780470229163
• ISBN10: 0470229160
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Written by veteran financial professional and experienced author Richard Ferri, The ETF Book gives you a broad and deep understanding of this important investment vehicle and provides you with the tools needed to successfully integrate exchange-traded funds into any portfolio. Each chapter of The ETF Book offers concise coverage of various issues and is filled with in-depth insights on different types of ETFs as well as practical advice on how to select and manage them.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Etf Basics

ETFs from Evolution to Revolution

The Nuts and Bolts of ETFs

Types of Exchange-Traded Portfolios

ETF Benefits and Drawbacks

Actively Managed ETFs

The Indexes Etfs Follow

Market Indexes and Custom Indexes

Index Strategy Boxes

Index Security Selection

Index Security Weighting

Etf Styles And Choices

Broad U.S. Equity and Style ETFs

Global Equity ETFs

Industry Sector ETFs

Special Equity ETFs

Fixed Income ETFs

Commodity and Currency ETFs

Portfolio Management Using Etfs

Portfolio Management Strategies

Passive ETF Portfolios

Life Cycle Investing

Active Portfolio Management with ETFs

Special Portfolio Strategies

Operational Tips for ETF Investors

Index Strategy Box Abbreviation Guide

ETF Resource List

Glossary

About the Author

Index

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