Table of Contents
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