Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies shows you how you can weigh your options and pick the exchange-traded fund that's right for you. As Exchange-Traded Funds have a strong foothold in the marketplace, because they are less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation, it tells you everything you need to know about building a lean, mean portfolio and optimizing your profits. This book teaches you how to create the stock side of your portfolio, handle risk control, diversification, and modern portfolio theory, manage the small and large sector, and international investments, and fund your retirement years.