iMoney: Profitable ETF Strategies for Every Investor [Hardcover]

Tom Lydon (Author), John F. Wasik (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0137127391 | ISBN-13: 978-0137127399 | Publication Date: June 18, 2008 | Edition: 1

The Up-to-the-Minute Guide to ETF Investing: Pick the Right ETFs for Your Unique Goals!

 

“The authors cover the ETF waterfront. Whether you are a young investor just starting out or a seasoned stock veteran looking for new investment opportunities, this book is a valuable resource.”

Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist, Standard & Poor’s Equity Research

 

"Finally! Lydon and Wasik objectively analyze exchange traded funds for the average person. We particularly liked iMoney's comparisons with more familiar mutual funds, the clear discussions about risks, and the varying viewpoints from some of the industry's smartest minds."

Alan Lavine and Gail Liberman, syndicated columnists for Marketwatch.com and authors of Quick Steps to Financial Stability.

 

Smart investors have made ETFs today’s hottest investment. iMoney is the only ETF investment guide with up-to-the-minute advice that reflects today’s ETF marketplace: advice that is fully customized to your specific investment goals.

 

The authors explain exactly how ETFs fit into today’s investment universe. Even better, they present specific roadmaps, strategies, and model portfolios for a wide range of investors, from recent college graduates through retirees.

You’ll learn how to build and monitor your ETF portfolio; choose among the fast-growing array of ETFs; and profit from changing global market trends. The authors discuss domestic and foreign stock ETFs; sector, commodity, and currency ETFs; fixed income ETFs, long/short ETFs, and even “actively managed” ETFs. They preview emerging industry trends, and objectively assess the key criticisms that have recently been leveled at ETFs.

 

·   Tomorrow’s ETF book, not yesterday’s!

    Reflects the newest ETFs and strategies, and prepares you for emerging market trends

 

·   By two of the world’s leading ETF experts...

    ...Tom Lydon, founder of ETFTrends.com, the nation’s #1 consumer ETF site, and John F. Wasik, global personal finance columnist

 

·   Provides specific strategies and portfolio recommendations

    Not just theory! Discover what to buy, based on your unique investment profile

 

·   Covers every major type of ETF...

    ...including overseas, sector, commodity, currency, and bond ETFs...even long/short ETF strategies!

 

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About the Author

Tom Lydon is the editor of ETFTrends.com and the president of Global Trends Investments. He has been involved in money management for more than 20 years. He began his career with Fidelity Investments’ Institutional Division. He now regularly appears on CNBC’s “ETF Tracker,” a daily segment focusing on ETFs. His popular seminar, “How to Manage a Million-Dollar Portfolio,” has been attended by thousands of investors around the country. Mr. Lydon holds a bachelor of science in management from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

 

John F. Wasik is the award-winning personal finance columnist for Bloomberg News, the world's third-largest news service. His columns are seen by readers on five continents and posted on www.bloomberg.com. As the author of ten books, including the highly praised Merchant of Power and The Bear-Proof Investor, he has spoken from coast to coast. He earned his bachelor and master of arts degrees from the University of Illinois-Chicago and resides in Grayslake, Illinois, with his wife and two children. Visit him online at www.johnwasik.com.

 

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: FT Press; 1 edition (June 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0137127391
• ISBN-13: 978-0137127399
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #853,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tom Lydon is proprietor of ETF Trends, a website with daily news and commentary about the fast-changing trends in the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry. Mr. Lydon is also president of Global Trends Investments, an investment advisory firm specializing in the creation of customized portfolios for high-net worth individuals. He has been involved in money management for more than 20 years. Mr. Lydon began his career with Fidelity Investments and was a founding member of Charles Schwab's Institutional Advisory Board. He serves on the Board of Directors for US Global Investors, Inc. and Rydex Investments, and is also on the Pacific Investment Management Co., LLC (PIMCO) Advisory Board for RIAs. Mr. Lydon is a regular contributor to major print, radio, and television media and is invited to speak to audiences at financial conferences around the world. Mr. Lydon's the author of a new book iMoney: Profitable Exchange-Traded Fund Strategies for Every Investor.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction, January 24, 2009

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Michel Lahaye (Belgium, Sint-Niklaas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iMoney: Profitable ETF Strategies for Every Investor (Hardcover)

Decent book and nice introduction into the world of ETF's. I personally miss a way to get invested when the market heads south. "How to rebalance your portfolio and enter short-funds?" All the constructed an suggested portfolio's have an optimistic and LONG-SIDE vision on the stock market.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Well, I did make some money..., June 10, 2009

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This review is from: iMoney: Profitable ETF Strategies for Every Investor (Hardcover)

THis book was OK. A week after I rec'd it I made 4 trades buying / selling 4 different ETF's- each one only held 1 to 4 days and made close to $1000. The book is a good primer, but be careful INVESTING in ETF' in this volatile market. SHort term - and I mean short term TRADING is probably better.The book was written before all of the current financial mess and bailouts. You can no longer assume anything when it comes to the financial markets. Good Luck.



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19 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A great read but........., July 2, 2008

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Charles Miller (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iMoney: Profitable ETF Strategies for Every Investor (Hardcover)

....little discussion regarding portfolio construction. This criticism may well be a personal disappointment. Tom and John are great writers and Tom's website is a must. All of the five star reviews are on target for a lively up-to-date introduction to ETFs. I only gave one star just to grab the attention of those readers who have read other books and/or are currently using ETFs in their portfolios, but who would like an in-depth discussion of portfolio building. There is just one brief chapter and five sample portfolios. If that's fine for you then definitely go for it.