All The Tools and Techniques You Need to Invest Successfully in High-Yield, Low-Risk Index Funds
The updated Second Edition of Richard Ferri's bestselling All About Index Funds offers individual investors an easy-to-use guide for capitalizing on one of today's hottest investing areas_index funds. This wealth-building resource provides essential information on index funds; expert advice on how to start investing; and winning strategies for high returns with low risk.
The Second Edition of All About Index Funds features:
* Updated tables, charts, and data on performance, fees, and new funds
* Step-by-step guidance on active indexing and discussion of its expanding role
* Coverage of all new U.S. equity indexes that have changed the dynamics of the index fund marketplace and a new chapter on commodities and commodity index funds
* Vanguard's revision of the indexes it uses for benchmarking
* Discussion of the increasing popularity of ETFs for effective asset allocation
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
