<b>Diversify your investments with today's fastest growing financial product</b><p>Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer access to a range of investments in a single trade, are usually less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most managed funds and more tax-effective. But how do you pick the one that's right for you? This straightforward book helps you weigh up your options, build an effective portfolio and maximise your profits.</p><ul><li><p>Get to know the major players in Australia and New Zealand find a broker, open an account and familiarise yourself with suppliers and indices</p></li><li><p>Understand risk control and diversification learn the importance of a diversified, lowly correlated portfolio, and how ETFs can help you achieve this</p></li><li><p>Invest smartly in commodities and precious metals tap into the returns offered by the Australian mining boom</p></li><li><p>Manage small-cap, large-cap, sector and international investments take advantage of returns in local markets and invest directly in US-listed ETFs</p></li><li><p>Add bonds, REITs and other ETFs secure consistent yields and add property to your investment portfolio</p></li><li><p>Work non-ETFs into your investment mix improve returns through careful selection of active managed funds</p></li><li><p>Fund your retirement years determine how much you need for retirement, and how ETFs can get you there</p></li></ul><p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p><ul><li><p>Advice on choosing ETFs over options, CFDs and warrants</p></li><li><p>Sample portfolios</p></li><li><p>Tips on revamping your portfolio based on life changes</p></li><li><p>How to avoid mistakes that even experienced investors make</p></li><li><p>Forecasts for the future of ETFs in Australia and New Zealand</p></li><li><p>A complete listing of Australian and New Zealand ETFs</p></li><li><p>Great online resources to help you invest in ETFs</p></li></ul><p><b>Learn to:</b></p><ul><li><p>Diversify your investment portfolio</p></li><li><p>Lower your investment costs and reduce your tax liabilities</p></li><li><p>Take advantage of Australia's mining boom by investing in commodities</p></li><li><p>Invest in international markets</p></li></ul>