Diversify your investments with today's fastest growing financial product
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer access to a range of investments in a single trade, are usually less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most managed funds and more tax-effective. But how do you pick the one that's right for you? This straightforward book helps you weigh up your options, build an effective portfolio and maximise your profits.
Get to know the major players in Australia and New Zealand — find a broker, open an account and familiarise yourself with suppliers and indices
Understand risk control and diversification — learn the importance of a diversified, lowly correlated portfolio, and how ETFs can help you achieve this
Invest smartly in commodities and precious metals — tap into the returns offered by the Australian mining boom
Manage small-cap, large-cap, sector and international investments — take advantage of returns in local markets and invest directly in US-listed ETFs
Add bonds, REITs and other ETFs — secure consistent yields and add property to your investment portfolio
Work non-ETFs into your investment mix — improve returns through careful selection of active managed funds
Fund your retirement years — determine how much you need for retirement, and how ETFs can get you there
Open the book and find:
Advice on choosing ETFs over options, CFDs and warrants
Sample portfolios
Tips on revamping your portfolio based on life changes
How to avoid mistakes that even experienced investors make
Forecasts for the future of ETFs in Australia and New Zealand
A complete listing of Australian and New Zealand ETFs
Great online resources to help you invest in ETFs
Learn to:
Diversify your investment portfolio
Lower your investment costs and reduce your tax liabilities
Take advantage of Australia's mining boom by investing in commodities
Invest in international markets
Introduction 1 Part I: The ABCs of ETFs 7 Chapter 1: The (Relatively) New Kid on the Block 9 Chapter 2: What on Earth Is an ETF, Anyway? 25 Chapter 3: Working Out How ETFs Work 45 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Players 61 Part II: Building the Equity Side of Your Portfolio 87 Chapter 5: Risk Control, Diversification and Some Other Things You Need to Know 89 Chapter 6: Domestic Bliss: Covering the Bases with Large Caps 107 Chapter 7: Small Caps: Big Potential 123 Chapter 8: Sector Investing: ETFs According to Industry 133 Chapter 9: Going International: ETFs without Borders 145 Chapter 10: Exploring ETFs Listed in the United States 163 Part III: Adding Other ETFs to Your Portfolio 189 Chapter 11: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and High-Yield ETFs 191 Chapter 12: All That Glitters: Gold, Silver and Other Commodities 211 Chapter 13: Working Non-ETFs into Your Investment Mix 229 Part IV: Putting It All Together 249 Chapter 14: Sample ETF Portfolio Menus 251 Chapter 15: Buying and Holding: The Key to ETF Investment Success 273 Chapter 16: Exceptions to the Rule — Rebalancing Your Portfolio 283 Chapter 17: Using ETFs to Fund Your Golden Years 303 Part V: The Part of Tens 323 Chapter 18: Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions about ETFs 325 Chapter 19: Ten Mistakes Most Investors (Even Smart Ones) Make 333 Chapter 20: Ten Forecasts about the Future of ETFs and Personal Investing 339 Part VI: Appendixes 347 Appendix A: Complete Listings of Australian and New Zealand ETFs 349 Appendix B: Great Web Resources to Help You Invest in ETFs 355 Glossary 363 Index 369
Colin Davidson has been involved in finance for over 20 years. A freelance financial journalist, he previously worked for one of Australia's largest stockbrokers, managing its financial planning and superannuation business. Colin is also the author of Managed Funds For Dummies. Russell Wild, MBA, an expert in ETFs, is a fee-only investment advisor and the principal of Global Portfolios.
