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Summary

It seems like every week Wall Street comes up with some new, exotic investment idea that puts your money at risk. Thankfully, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation. But how do you use this wonderful 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. This hands-on guide will give you the power to use ETFs to: 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 In addition, this book covers commonly asked questions about ETFs and 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!

Introduction
The ABCs of ETFs
The New Kid on the Block
What the Heck Is an ETF, Anyway?
Getting to Know the Players
Building the Stock (Equity) Side of Your Portfolio
Risk Control, Diversification, and Some Other Things You Need to Know
Large Growth: Muscular Money Makers
Large Value: Counterintuitive Cash Cows
Small Growth: Sweet Sounding Start-ups
Small Value: Diminutive Dazzlers
Sector Investing: ETFs According to Industry
Going International: ETFs Without Borders
Specialized Stock ETFs
Adding Bonds, REITs, and Other ETFs to Your Portfolio
The (Limited in Number, But Still Very Important) World of Bond ETFs
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Becoming a Virtual Landlord
All That Glitters: Gold, Silver, and Other Commodities
Working Non-ETFs into Your Investment Mix
Putting It All Together
Sample ETF Portfolio Menus
Buying and Holding: The Key to ETF Investment Success
Exceptions to the Rule (Ain't There Always)
Using ETFs to Fund Your Golden Years
The Part of Tens
Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions about ETFs
Ten Mistakes Most Investors (Even Smart Ones) Make
Ten Forecasts about the Future of ETFs and Personal Investing
Appendixes
A Complete Listing of ETFs
Great Web Resources to Help You Invest in ETFs
Glossary
Index
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