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Everything You Need to Know About Index Funds­­What They Are, Why They Outperform Managed Mutual Funds, Which Are Right for You, and More!

Little known just five years ago, index mutual funds have become one of today's most popular vehicles for investors weary of trying to beat the market. All About Index Funds explains the ins and outs of these easy-to-use investments, and reveals how they can give you the advantages of a highly diversified portfolio for as little as $500!

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Overview

Everything You Need to Know About Index Funds­­What They Are, Why They Outperform Managed Mutual Funds, Which Are Right for You, and More!

Little known just five years ago, index mutual funds have become one of today's most popular vehicles for investors weary of trying to beat the market. All About Index Funds explains the ins and outs of these easy-to-use investments, and reveals how they can give you the advantages of a highly diversified portfolio for as little as $500!

"Ferri is right! This book tells you why, and how to get started."­­John C. Bogle, Founder and former chairman, The Vanguard Group

"Ferri's book is an engaging one-stop storehouse of knowledge on index funds. It is a vital roadmap for those seeking higher returns and lower risk."­­William Bernstein, Author, The Intelligent Asset Allocator

"Once you read this book, you will no longer listen to the hype from Wall Street stockbrokers and their analysts who are paid to make money from you, not for you."­­Larry Swedroe, Author, What Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know

Whether you are an experienced stock market investor or a beginner, look to All About Index Funds to learn more about:

Tax advantages of index funds

Exchange-traded funds

SPDRs

HOLDRs

Global funds

Customized funds

Asset allocation

Understanding risk

Taxable versus nontaxable strategies

Index fund providers

and much more

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780071387057
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
  • Publication date: 7/28/2002
  • Series: All about Series
  • Edition description: Older Edition
  • Pages: 275
  • Product dimensions: 6.28 (w) x 8.88 (h) x 0.77 (d)

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments
Pt. 1 Index Funds Basics
Ch. 1 What Are Index Funds? 3
Ch. 2 Why Index Funds Work 17
Ch. 3 A History of Index Funds 31
Ch. 4 Exhange-Traded Funds 43
Ch. 5 The Tax Advantage of Index Funds 59
Pt. 2 Different Types of Stock and Bond Index Funds
Ch. 6 Broad U.S. Equity Index Funds 75
Ch. 7 U.S. Sector Index Funds 105
Ch. 8 Global and International Index Funds 119
Ch. 9 Bond Index Funds 133
Ch. 10 Enhanced, Leveraged, and Inverse Index Funds 149
Ch. 11 Create Your Own Index Fund 159
Pt. 3 Managing Your Portfolio of Index Funds
Ch. 12 Realistic Market Expectations 169
Ch. 13 Asset Allocation 185
Ch. 14 Defining Your Financial Goals 197
Ch. 15 Designing Your Index Fund Portfolio 215
Ch. 16 Tips on Account Operations 239
App. A Low-Cost Index Fund Providers 251
App. B: Recommended Resources 253
Glossary 257
Index 267
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    This is a must read for all invested in, or considering investing in, index funds. Top notch in all regards.

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