by Richard Ferri
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Written by veteran financial professional and experienced author Richard Ferri, The ETF Book gives you a broad and deep understanding of this important investment vehicle and provides you with the tools needed to successfully integrate exchange-traded funds into any portfolio. Each chapter of The ETF Book offers concise coverage of various issues and is filled with in-depth insights on different types of ETFs as well as practical advice on how to select and manage them.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 A must read if you want to learn ETF investing, 2008-07-04
As a professional in the ETF business I highly recommend Rick's book on ETFs. His clear, concise and easy to read style cuts to the chase of ETFs. I particularly enjoyed the section on creations and redemptions of ETF--one must understand this section as it it's the cornerstone of ETF investing. If you buy this book for this section alone it is well worth your investment. A must read for financial advisors thinking of using ETFs in their client's portfolios. And a must read for the client as well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Reads like a college text, 2008-06-20
Provides a wealth of text book knowledge. It feels like you are studying for a college level course, replete with history and lists.
I find it somewhat lacking in helping me with picking etf's and making trades.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 Point of contention, 2008-05-31
The book is a good reference and overview of the different asset classes available in Exchange Traded Funds. However, his opinion on commodities is difficult to justify. He calls it "As Asset Class with No Real Return." Really? Where has he been these past 5 years. Just because an asset class underperforms other asset classes in the past is not a guarentee of future (poor) returns. One needs to consider hedging against currency mismanagement and inflation. Also, the future may be different than the past now that India and China are demanding more commodities in an unprecendented way. I think the book is a good one to take out of the library, but probably would not purchase the book. It certainly provides much information on the menu of investments available via ETFs.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Interesting book, 2008-05-10
The book is a good starters guide to ETFs. You should get the book if you know next-to-nothing about ETFs. However, if you feel that you know quite a bit, then this book may not be for you, as it is of breadth above depth.
It covers sufficient ground, and one thing that stood out is the author's commitment to writing from the small investor's point-of-view, and how to protect our best interests. He guides and reminds us about what our best interests are, and there are very relevant references to mutual funds and general investment considerations.
The text is a tad too repetitive, but I guess that it's a slight weakness in writing style and shouldn't count against the overall qualities of the book. Importantly, he presents technical information in extremely easy-to-understand methods, such that everything is layman-style and smooth-going.
However, if you are non-American (I'm Singaporean), it may lose a little value to you. There is little on the merits and demerits of international funds. As emerging market ETFs may be lucrative, it's a small pity.
To be fair, the book's purpose is more informative and hand-holding than one telling you the ETFs to purchase, so it's real and sincere in a way.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 The Definitive ETF Guide!, 2008-04-07
The ETF Book: All You Need to Know About Exchange-Traded Funds
I have been a long-term fan of low-cost, passive investing (i.e. index funds) and have read all of Mr. Ferri's books. Recently, I have begun using ETFs in place of index funds.
Mr. Ferri's book is a well-researched, complete guide to ETFs. I believe it will be viewed as the definitive ETF book because of its wide-ranging coverage of everything from how ETFs can be used in a portfolio to details of ETF construction.
The practical tips (e.g. don't trade an ETF at the beginning or end of a trading day) alone are worth the price of the book. Also, I really like the detailed information on how various ETFs (e.g. gold ETFs) are constructed.
Great resource for individual investors as well as for professionals!
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