All about Index Funds: The Easy Way to Get Started - Paperback

by Richard Ferri (Author)

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

  Back Jacket

  [Ferri: All About Index Funds, 2E, 0-07-148492-2, Back Cover Copy]

  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

  About the Author

  Richard A. Ferri, CFA, is the Founder and CEO of Portfolio Solutions, LLC, a fee-only investment firm serving high-net-worth individuals, families, non-profit organizations, and corporate pension plans. Mr. Ferri is the author of "All About Asset Allocation" and "Protecting Your Wealth in Good Times and Bad," both available from McGraw-Hill.

  Author Biography

  Richard A. Ferri, C.F.A. is the president and senior portfolio manager of Portfolio Solutions, an investment adviser and portfolio management firm.

  Number of Pages: 304
  Dimensions: 0.82 x 9.04 x 6 IN
  Illustrated: Yes
  Publication Date: February 01, 2007