4: What the Heck Is an ETF, Anyway? The Nature of the Beast Choosing between the Classic and the New Indexes Preferring ETFs over Individual Stocks Distinguishing ETFs from Mutual Funds Why the Big Boys Prefer ETFs Why Individual Investors Are Learning to Love ETFs Getting the Professional Edge Passive versus Active Investing: Your Choice Do ETFs Belong in Your Life? Chapter 5: Risk Control, Diversification, and Other Things to Know about ETFs Risk Is Not Just a Board Game Smart Risk, Foolish Risk How Risk Is Measured Mixing and Matching Your Stock ETFs
10 Book 6: Investing Online Chapter 1: Getting Ready for Online Investing Why Investing Online Is Worth Your While Getting Started Gut-Check Time: How Much Risk Can You Take? Passive or Active? Deciding What Kind of Investor You Plan to Be Chapter 2: Getting Your Device Ready for Online Investing Turning Your Device into a Trading Station Tracking the Market’s Every Move Monitoring Market-Moving News Checking In on Wall Street Chatter Keeping Tabs on the Regulators Searching the Internet High and Low Keeping the Bad Guys Out: Securing Your PC Mastering the Basics with Online Tutorials and Simulations Chapter 3: Connecting with an Online Broker Finding the Best Broker for You Separating the Types of Brokerages Avoiding Hidden Fees Finding Out What Reviewers Think Is Your Money Safe? Checking Out Your Broker Cutting the Cord: Mobile Trading Pay Attention to Where Your Cash Is Parked: Money Market Funds Buying Stocks and Mutual Funds without a Broker Opening and Setting Up Your Account Chapter 4: Entering and Executing Trades Understanding How Stock Trades and Shares Are Handled Getting It Done: Executing Your Trades
11 Book 7: Introducing Fundamental Analysis Chapter 1: Understanding Fundamental Analysis Why Bother with Fundamental Analysis? Knowing the Tools of the Fundamental Analysis Trade Making Fundamental Analysis Work For You Chapter 2: Getting Up to Speed with Fundamental Analysis What Is Fundamental Analysis? Comparing Fundamental Analysis with Other Ways of Picking Investments Putting Fundamental Analysis to Work For You Making Money with Fundamental Analysis The Fundamental Analysis Toolbox Chapter 3: Gaining an Edge with Fundamental Analysis Better Investing with Fundamentals Relying on the Basic Info the Pros Use Figuring Out When to Buy or Sell a Stock Chapter 4: Getting Your Hands on Fundamental Data Getting in Sync with the Fundamental Calendar Getting Up to Speed with Basic Accounting and Math Knowing How to Get the Fundamental Data You Need
12 Book 8: Investing in Real Estate Chapter 1: Evaluating Real Estate as an Investment Understanding Real Estate’s Income- and Wealth-Producing Potential Recognizing the Caveats of Real Estate Investing Comparing Real Estate to Other Investments Determining Whether You Should Invest in Real Estate Fitting Real Estate into Your Plans Chapter 2: Covering Common Real Estate Investments Identifying