The ETF Book: All You Need to Know About Exchange-Traded Funds by Richard A. Fer

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The ETF Book by Richard A. Ferri Written by veteran financial professional and experienced author Richard Ferri, The ETF Book, Updated Edition 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are revolutionizing the investment industry. From their introduction in 1993, ETFs have expanded exponentially over the past fifteen years. You, as an informed investor, need to know what makes ETFs unique, how they work, and which funds may help you achieve your financial goals. The updated edition provides the most current look at the ETF market, where the number of funds has doubled since the book first published in December 2007. A huge number of bonds funds, commodities funds, currency funds, leverage and short funds have been introduced. In addition, actively managed ETFs are here now, and some major mutual fund companies, like Fidelity and PIMCO, are getting into the market. Remarkably, the terminology in the ETP marketplace is also evolving at a rapid pace. The acronym ETP for exchange-traded product has become an industry standard. The term did not exist two years ago. Written by veteran financial professional and experienced author Richard Ferri, The ETF Book, Updated Edition 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. This detailed, yet clearly articulated guide contains the most up-to-date information on navigating the growing number of ETFs available in todays marketplace. Divided into four comprehensive parts, this guide addresses everything from ETF basics and in-depth fund analysis to the tax benefits of using ETFs. Included are a variety of portfolio management strategies using ETFs and examples of different model portfolios that you can easily adapt to your own investment endeavors. Whether youre just getting started or are a seasoned ETF investor, The ETF Book, Updated Edition will help enhance your understanding of this evolving field by: Examining the fundamental differences between exchange-traded portfoliosHighlighting how to effectively implement a wide selection of ETFs?fromExploring specific ETF strategies?from buy and hold to market timing and sector rotationIntroducing Index Strategy Boxes?a new way to understand index construction and how a fund is investing your moneyAnd much more Each chapter of The ETF Book, Updated Edition offers concise coverage of various issues. It is filled with in-depth insights on different types of ETFs and practical advice on how to select and manage them. The appendixes are an added benefit, offering an ETF Resource List, which will point you to more places for information on these structures, and a detailed Glossary to help you with industry-specific definitions. The ETF Book, Updated Edition is an invaluable road map for developing a winning investment strategy. Armed with the knowledge found throughout these pages, youll be prepared to build a solid portfolio of ETFs that will benefit you for years to come. Back Cover The Etf Book All You Need to Know About Exchange-Traded Funds Richard A. Ferri, CFA Foreword by Don Phillips, Managing Director, Morningstar Praise for the previous edition of The Etf Book "In The ETF Book, Rick covers the nuts and bolts of ETFs, the nuances of index creation, and even strategies for putting a financial plan based on ETFs into place. He even goes so far as to suggest an innovative new means of classifying and thinking about these new vehicles. In short, hes done the heavy lifting and the background research that investors need to go forth knowledgeably into this exciting new world." --From the Foreword by Don Phillips, Managing Director, Morningstar "Though less than fifteen years since the S&P 500 SPDR introduced the first ETF, ETFs now come in an ever-growing range of asset classes and market segments based on a wide variety of stock selection and weighting approaches. Rick Ferris book, combined with his ETF classification system, is a first-rate guide to these important investment tools." --David M. Blitzer, PhD, Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee, Standard & Poors "Choosing from among the burgeoning selection of ETFs is like trying to drink from a fire hose. Luckily for investors, theres Rick Ferri and The ETF Book--an essential guide to choosing the right investments as well as how to build a solid portfolio. For years, I have highly recommended Ricks books to my readers and have kept my own well-worn copies close at hand. The ETF Book will join my small pile of frequently referenced books next to my computer." --Robert Brokamp, Editor, The Motley Fools Rule Your Retirement service "Rick Ferri has put together a gem of a book on ETFs--and that is remarkable, because he was shooting at a moving target. Its hard to imagine a more thoughtful--and useful --overview of the exchange-traded product market. Hes got it all here: what they are, how theyre different, what they can do, and best of all, how to use them." --Jim Wiandt, Editor, Journal of Indexes, and Publisher of ETFR and IndexUniverse.com "The ETF Book is a complete guide to understanding exchange-traded funds--the investment vehicle of choice for an increasing number of investors and advisors. Written in Ricks informative, easy-to-read style, this book is filled with practical strategies and advice designed to help investors build smarter, stronger portfolios using ETFs." --Anthony Rochte, Senior Managing Director, State Street Global Advisors Flap The Etf Book All You Need to Know About Exchange-Traded Funds Richard A. Ferri, CFA Foreword by Don Phillips, Managing Director, Morningstar Praise for the previous edition of The Etf Book "In The ETF Book, Rick covers the nuts and bolts of ETFs, the nuances of index creation, and even strategies for putting a financial plan based on ETFs into place. He even goes so far as to suggest an innovative new means of classifying and thinking about these new vehicles. In short, hes done the heavy lifting and the background research that investors need to go forth knowledgeably into this exciting new world." --From the Foreword by Don Phillips, Managing Director, Morningstar "Though less than fifteen years since the S&P 500 SPDR introduced the first ETF, ETFs now come in an ever-growing range of asset classes and market segments based on a wide variety of stock selection and weighting approaches. Rick Ferris book, combined with his ETF classification system, is a first-rate guide to these important investment tools." --David M. Blitzer, PhD, Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee, Standard & Poors "Choosing from among the burgeoning selection of ETFs is like trying to drink from a fire hose. Luckily for investors, theres Rick Ferri and The ETF Book--an essential guide to choosing the right investments as well as how to build a solid portfolio. For years, I have highly recommended Ricks books to my readers and have kept my own well-worn copies close at hand. The ETF Book will join my small pile of frequently referenced books next to my computer." --Robert Brokamp, Editor, The Motley Fools Rule Your Retirement service "Rick Ferri has put together a gem of a book on ETFs--and that is remarkable, because he was shooting at a moving target. Its hard to imagine a more thoughtful--and useful --overview of the exchange-traded product market. Hes got it all here: what they are, how theyre different, what they can do, and best of all, how to use them." --Jim Wiandt, Editor, Journal of Indexes, and Publisher of ETFR and IndexUniverse.com "The ETF Book is a complete guide to understanding exchange-traded funds--the investment vehicle of choice for an increasing number of investors and advisors. Written in Ricks informative, easy-to-read style, this book is filled with practical strategies and advice designed to help investors build smarter, stronger portfolios using ETFs." --Anthony Rochte, Senior Managing Director, State Street Global Advisors Author Biography Richard A. Ferri, CFA, is the founder and CEO of the investment firm Portfolio Solutions, LLC. An author of four previous books on low-cost investing, Ferri earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Rhode Island and a master of science degree in finance from Walsh College. He worked at two major Wall Street firms for ten years before starting Portfolio Solutions in 1999. The company manages $1 billion in separate accounts using ETFs and index funds. Clients include individuals, nonprofit organizations, and corporate pension plans. Table of Contents Foreword ix Acknowledgments xiii Introduction xv PART I ETF BASICS Chapter 1 ETFs from Evolution to Revolution 3 Chapter 2 The Nuts and Bolts of ETFs 23 Chapter 3 Types of Exchange-Traded Portfolios 41 Chapter 4 ETF Benefits and Drawbacks 57 Chapter 5 Actively Managed ETFs 73 PART II INDEXES THAT ETFs FOLLOW Chapter 6 Benchmark Indexes and Strategy Indexes 81 Chapter 7 Index Strategy Boxes 93 Chapter 8 Index Security Selection 107 Chapter 9 Index Security Weighting 127 PART III ETF STYLES AND CHOICES Chapter 10 Broad U.S. Equity and Style ETFs 149 Chapter 11 Global Equity ETFs 171 Chapter 12 Industry Sector ETFs 189 Chapter 13 Special Equity ETFs 209 Chapter 14 Fixed Income ETFs 231 Chapter 15 Commodity and Currency ETFs 247 PART IV PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT USING ETFs Chapter 16 Portfolio Management Strategies 269 Chapter 17 Passive ETF Portfolios 277 Chapter 18 Life Cycle Investing 293 Chapter 19 Active Portfolio Management with ETFs 307 Chapter 20 Special Portfolio Strategies 325 Chapter 21 Operational Tips for ETF Investors 335 Appendix A Index Strategy Box Abbreviation Guide 347 Appendix B ETF Resource List 349 Glossary 353 Index 367 About the Author 376 Long Description The Etf Book All You Need to Know About Exchange-Traded Funds Richard A. Ferri, CFA Foreword by Don Phillips, Managing Director, Morningstar Praise for the previous edition of The Etf Book "In The ETF Book, Rick covers the nuts and bolts of ETFs, the nuances of index creation, and even strategies for putting a financial plan based on ETFs into place. He even goes so far as to suggest an innovative new means of classifying and thinking about these new vehicles. In short, hes done the heavy lifting and the background research that investors need to go forth knowledgeably into this exciting new world." From the Foreword by Don Phillips, Managing Director, Morningstar "Though less than fifteen years since the S&P 500 SPDR introduced the first ETF, ETFs now come in an ever-growing range of asset classes and market segments based on a wide variety of stock selection and weighting approaches. Rick Ferris book, combined with his ETF classification system, is a first-rate guide to these important investment tools." David M. Blitzer, PhD, Managing Director and Chairman of the Index Committee, Standard & Poors "Choosing from among the burgeoning selection of ETFs is like trying to drink from a fire hose. Luckily for investors, theres Rick Ferri and The ETF Book an essential guide to choosing the right investments as well as how to build a solid portfolio. For years, I have highly recommended Ricks books to my readers and have kept my own well-worn copies close at hand. The ETF Book will join my small pile of frequently referenced books next to my computer." Robert Brokamp, Editor, The Motley Fools Rule Your Retirement service "Rick Ferri has put together a gem of a book on ETFs and that is remarkable, because he was shooting at a moving target. Its hard to imagine a more thoughtful and useful overview of the exchange-traded product market. Hes got it all here: what they are, how theyre different, what they can do, and best of all, how to use them." Jim Wiandt, Editor, Journal of Indexes, and Publisher of ETFR and IndexUniverse.com "The ETF Book is a complete guide to understanding exchange-traded funds the investment vehicle of choice for an increasing number of investors and advisors. Written in Ricks informative, easy-to-read style, this book is filled with practical strategies and advice designed to help investors build smarter, stronger portfolios using ETFs." Anthony Rochte, Senior Managing Director, State Street Global Advisors Details ISBN0470537469 Author Richard A. Ferri Short Title ETF BK Language English ISBN-10 0470537469 ISBN-13 9780470537466 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Subtitle All You Need to Know About Exchange-Traded Funds Residence MI, US Edition Revised edition UK Release Date 2009-09-04 NZ Release Date 2009-09-04 US Release Date 2009-09-04 Pages 400 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description Updated Edition Publication Date 2009-09-04 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780470130636 DEWEY 332.6327 Illustrations Drawings: 61 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 29 B&W, 0 Color Audience General AU Release Date 2009-08-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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