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Expanded coverage of ETFs, fund alternatives, and Internet research Cash in on the latest wealth-building techniques with America’s #1 best-selling mutual fund book Want to make the most of mutual funds? Personal finance expert Eric Tyson shares his time-tested investing advice, as well as updates to his fund recommendations and revised coverage of tax law changes, in this user-friendly resource. Sample fund portfolios and updated forms show you … More >>
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Investing can often be like riding a roller coaster—your portfolio will likely experience euphoric gains and nail-biting loses. With choices ranging from stocks and bonds to mutual funds and real estate, the need for sound financial advice has never been greater. The updated Kiplinger’s Guide to Investing Success, from the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, will give you the knowledge and perspective you need to reach your investing goals—… More >>
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Access the unprecedented potential of bond investing! Bonds have come a long way in recent years. No longer just a relatively safe and secure investment, bonds now offer the potential for capital appreciation in addition to interest income. All About Bonds, Bond Mutual Funds, and Bond ETFs is the key to understanding both traditional and new types of bond investments. This detailed but accessible introduction covers everything from basic bond… More >>
All About Bonds, Bond Mutual Funds, and Bond ETFs, 3rd Edition
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Pozen, a leading industry expert, offers a structured presentation of mutual funds for upper-level undergraduates and MBA students. The Mutual Fund Business, 2/e, covers the key principles of mutual fund investment theory through straightforward writing supported by selected articles and case studies.This text provides a comprehensive, firsthand look at the investment strategies supporting a $4 trillion industry undergoing significant growth in the U.S…. More >>
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Q&A with Author John C. Bogle Author John C. Bogle In Don’t Count on It, you discuss how we deceive ourselves, particularly with numbers. Can you describe what you consider to be the absolute worst illusion investors fall prey to?
The most damaging illusion for investors is their belief that they capture the stock market’s return. For example, if the stock market provides an annual return of 7%, we kn… More >>
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Convinced that your star mutual fund manager will help you beat the market? Eager to hear the latest stock picking advice on CNBC? FORGET ABOUT IT! The Great Mutual Fund Trap shows that the average mutual fund consistently underperforms the market, and that strategies for picking above-average funds — everything from past performance to expert rankings — are useless. Picking individual stocks on the advice of brokers and analysts works no better. The only sur… More >>
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This authoritative book enables readers to analyze the various performance and risk attributes of mutual funds, while also serving as a comprehensive reference for students, academics, and general investors alike. Providing a balance of theory and application, the chapters combine clear summaries of existing research with practical guidelines for mutual fund analysis. The chapters cover a broad range of topics, including understanding the advantages and di… More >>
Mutual Funds: Risk and Performance Analysis for Decision Making
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A fresh look at the ever-changing world of mutual funds Like all investment instruments, mutual funds continue to evolve. In the last decade however, there has been plenty of change, including market capitalization, the introduction of new types of funds, and the expansion of the mutual fund model to include investments in commodities. Getting Started in Mutual Funds, Second Edition offers a completely updated look at this popular investment vehicle, includi… More >>
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With this book, author Melinda Gerber walks you through the twenty-nine steps needed to start a mutual fund and the thirty-six steps needed to start an ETF. She provides costs and detailed explanations of how to accomplish each task from fledgling idea to the actuality of selling shares, and also takes the time to explain the importance of creating a clear vision for your fund as well as how to successfully profile customers and identify your competition…. More >>
How to Create and Manage a Mutual Fund or Exchange-Traded Fund: A Professional’s Guide
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In 1940 few Americans had heard of mutual funds. Today U.S. mutual funds are the largest financial industry in the world, with over 88 million shareholders and over $11 trillion in assets. New and updated to reflect the crash of 2008, Matthew Fink’s latest book, The Rise of Mutual Funds: An Insider’s View, Second Edition describes the developments that have produced mutual funds’ long history of success. Among these developments are:
* formation of the first … More >>