Kurzbeschreibung
Most ETFs are still passively managed funds that track equity indexes. The newer ones, however, are increasingly complex, often focussing on narrow sub-sectors of the market, non-equity asset classes, or enhanced directional plays. Some allow investors to expand and fine-tune a traditional asset allocation based on core equity exposure; others, such as leveraged or inverse ETFs, are used to improve portfolio risk-adjusted performance. As such, we must be aware that while ETFs may continue to offer the market valuable investment opportunities, just like with other financial products there are also distinct risks associated with these investments that need to be fully understood. What are they? How can they be used? and What do we need to know to protect ourselves before we invest? Are only a few of the many questions answered by this book. To effectively wade into ETFs' increasing complexity, this book opts for a multi-author approach. Gathering many experts gives the reader the benefit of exposure to all aspects of ETF features and use. Never before has this many expert opinions on ETFs been collected in one place. This book incorporates practitioners' perspectives on the challenges facing ETF investors as well as their insights on building ETF portfolios using the latest investment trends and strategies. Topics covered range from the established to the most recent cutting-edge work, making this book a must-have, not only for professionals wanting to brush up on the fundamentals of ETFs, but also for those who are more advanced in their use of these financial products and are looking for an edge in an increasingly competitive market.
Über den Autor
A. Seddik Meziani is Professor of Economics and Finance at Montclair State University, Department of Economics and Finance. He has previously written a book called Exchange-Traded Funds as An Investment Option and has published numerous ETF articles in both academic and practitioners' journals. Seddik is regularly invited to speak as an expert on a variety of ETF topics at practitioners' conferences where he can give experience and academic perspective on ETFs. Since 2000, he has been one of the earliest researchers on the topic of ETFs publishing the first academic article covering tax efficiencies of ETFs. He covers the benefits and features of ETFs in class syllabi, internal training and numerous external training classes, and is contracted as a consultant to produce white papers on indexes and ETFs, as well as being frequently quoted in the business press
