Exchange traded funds, one of the most exciting new classes of funds, provide investors with an opportunity to get the benefits of individual stocks at the lower costs associated with mutual funds. Although they are a very new type of fund (they were first introduced in 1993), ETFs have nearly 100 billion in assets under management. Written by senior editors Jim Wiandt and Will McClatchy at IndexFunds.com, Exchange Traded Funds clearly explains this exciting class of funds for savvy individual investors and investment professionals alike. The authors provide a frank appraisal of the advantages of exchange traded funds including low management fees and lower capital gains taxes. They acquaint readers with the full range of what's available, and provide valuable information on evaluating the funds' usefulness and performance. They also describe proven strategies for using exchange traded funds to balance investment portfolios and manage long-term and short-term risk. IndexFunds.com is a Web site devoted to index funds. It currently hosts more than 100,000 visitors each month.
A comprehensive look into the world of index funds from the top name in the business Index funds are a growing segment of the investing world, due in part to their higher average returns and a virtual certainty of achieving target index. An Insider's Guide to Index Funds fully describes the ins and outs of this investment tool that gives investors the benefit of individual stocks and lower costs associated with mutual funds. The scope of this guide includes everything from a description of various index funds to building a sensible fortfolio to saving on taxes to the risk associated with index funds. Seasoned veterans as well as novices will benefit from the depth of knowledge and proven advice that only Indexfunds.com can provide.
The Insider's Guide to Mutual Funds will give you instant access to the world of Mutual Funds, helping you develop an investment strategy that will work! The Insider's Guide answers your Mutual Fund investing questions in a clear, concise, eay-to-use format.
The seminal work on mutual funds investing is now a Wiley Investment Classic Certain books have redefined the way we view the world of finance and investing—books that should be on every investor’s shelf. Bogle On Mutual Funds—the definitive work on mutual fund investing by one of finance’s great luminaries—is just such a work, and has been added to the catalog of Wiley’s Investment Classic collection. Updated with a new introduction by expert John Bogle, this comprehensive book provides investors with the wisdom of the pioneer of mutual funds to help you identify and execute the ideal mutual fund investment choices for your portfolio. The former Vanguard Chief Executive, Bogle has long been mutual funds' most outspoken critic; in this classic book, he provides guidance on what you should and shouldn't believe when it comes to mutual funds, along with the story of persistence and perseverance that led to this seminal work. You'll learn the differences between common stock, bond, money market, and balanced funds, and why a passively managed "index" fund is a smarter investment than a fund managed by someone making weighted bets on individual securities, sectors, and the economy. Bogle reveals the truth behind the advertising, the mediocre performance, and selfishness, and highlights the common mistakes many investors make. Consider the risks and rewards of investing in mutual funds Learn how to choose between the four basic types of funds Choose the lower-cost, more reliable investment structure See through misleading advertising, and watch out for pitfalls Take a look into this timeless classic and let Bogle On Mutual Funds show you how to invest in mutual funds the right way, with the expert perspective of an industry leader.
Investing in Real Estate Private Equity is your practical guide to investing in real estate through private offerings with established companies. The passive investment strategies for wealth building and income generation described in this book have traditionally been used by some of the world's most sophisticated institutional investors, but are now available to nearly everyone thanks to recent regulatory changes. This handbook will guide you through the process of building your own diversified real estate portfolio by identifying and making investments with established and experienced private real estate operators. This is NOT another get-rich-quick real estate fix & flip scheme. You will NOT be encouraged to sign up for conferences or clubs to learn a no-money-down investment strategy. This IS a practical guide meant to help you avoid common mistakes and navigate more skillfully through an often byzantine industry. You will learn:- What a private real estate investment is; the mechanics of syndicates, funds, and crowdfunding- Fundamentals of basic real estate evaluation- How to evaluate operators and investments- Fees, incentives, and other loads- Common terms and structures- Strategies to evaluate and manage risk- How to create and execute a personalized investment strategyMost people underestimate the time requirements, complexity, risk, and general brain damage involved with buying real estate directly. Thankfully, private real estate investments provide most of the same benefits as direct ownership, while taking advantage of established real estate companies' years of experience, market knowledge, industry reputation, negotiating leverage, and expertise. Even better, they allow investors to diversify their investment allocation across a range of real estate product types (multifamily, retail, office, self-storage, etc.) and throughout the capital stack (equity, debt, mezzanine, and preferred equity), all while working with specialists in each strategy.Written by an experienced practitioner with over $1 billion in transactional experience, this book challenges conventional wisdom and provides an inside look into how the industry actually works. Using the practical tips and strategies found here, you can build your own unique real estate portfolio, manage risk, avoid common mistakes, hopefully make money, and perhaps even have some fun along the way.
In the economic climate of today, a new paradigm is needed, and Investing Now fills that void. A step-by-step book to overcoming the primary challenges of today's difficult real estate market to create income and build wealth by flipping houses. Jim Ingersoll's how-to guide will help create extraordinary opportunity in the one of the toughest recessions in history by teaching you: * How to find the right house to buy (with or without a Realtor) * How to fund your purchase without needing a bank * How to renovate your new home to increase its maximum value * How to prepare to sell your home * How to use the power of the Internet and social media to help sell your home Timely, incisive, and fundamentally sound, Jim Ingersoll's primer on creating opportunity, income, and wealth amidst an economy on the downturn is a revelation, the kind of handbook that is more gift than guide. "This book is an excellent road map for real estate investors to follow as they invest in today's economic climate. With a clear vision Jim Ingersoll shows the reader how to properly buy and sell in this incredible market. An excellent read!" Troy Ross, President of RRIEA "FINALLY, a no-nonsense, step by step, REAL LIFE, guide to Real Estate Investing! I have read many guides to Real Estate Investing and find this to be the one that should be used as THE industry textbook. As a Real Estate and Small Business Accountant with a huge portfolio of Real Estate Professionals and Investors across the country I will be suggesting this book as required reading and plan to offer it for sale in my office and on my website. Thank you, Jim, for once again providing a superb product!" Jennifer L. Davis, EA, ATA, ATP "Jim is one of the few people who's writing I can trust. Investing Now will show you how to grow and thrive while others are cowering, retreating and running away." Michael Jake, Founder of Swift Results, Inc "Investing Now is the best news of the year. It will prepare you to gain control over uncertainty at the same time when many others are busy burying their head in the sand." David Phelps, former private practice dentist and founder of David Phelps, International Reader Review's First, I think I will reread it when I can, because even though I made notes it has a lot of information to take in.Second, as someone who has been dealing with rentals for sometime there was a lot of things that you pointed out that will be very helpful... like the info about the "Self Directing IRA", and the tips for finding houses... like talking to your local code enforcement (which I did today, they gave me three houses to check already! that have been vacant for a year or more). Matthew Starr Jim, I just got done reading your book and it had a great influence on me. I definitely learned a lot. Melissa and I are committed to learning more. Great job Michael and Melisa Nevins
Drawing on years of experience, two financial experts warn investors of the potential financial hazards of mutual funds, discussing the hidden costs of such funds, providing realistic insights into how such funds operate, and offering helpful advice on how to protect one's investments.
The Brainwashing of the American InvestorRevised Edition is the updated, hands-on investing manual that challenges the prevailing wisdom to put your trust blindly in Wall Street.
Want to invest in real estate but don't have the time? Real estate syndications provide an avenue to invest in real estate without tenants, toilets, or trash--and this comprehensive guide will teach you how to invest in these opportunities the right way.
