| Author: | Colin Davidson, Russell Wild | ISBN: | 9780730376972 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | September 26, 2011 |
| Imprint: | For Dummies | Language: | English |
| Author: | Colin Davidson, Russell Wild |
| ISBN: | 9780730376972 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | September 26, 2011 |
| Imprint: | For Dummies |
| Language: | English |
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
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
