Break into the exciting Canadian market for exchange-traded fundsExchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an increasingly popular part of the investing landscape, being less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation. ETFs For Canadians For Dummies will guide you through the process of investing in ETFs in Canada, a smaller and sometimes riskier market. You'll get the most up-to-date information on the ETF investing landscape, and we'll help you figure out how to navigate the fast-changing marketplace. This book makes it all easy to understand, and offers updated info on the available ETFs, investment and tax laws, and market projections.* Invest your money wisely in the Canadian ETF market* Maximize your profits when you trade on the stock market* Discover how investing in Canada is different from investing elsewhere* Learn how to invest online with the latest apps and other toolsThis is the book for Canadian investors who want to diversify their investment portfolio and break into exchange traded funds. With the help of Dummies, anyone can learn to invest in ETFs.

Introduction 1Part 1: The ABCs of ETFs 7Chapter 1: No Longer the New Kid on the Block 9Chapter 2: What the Heck Is an ETF, Anyway? 21Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Players 43Part 2: Building the Stock (Equity) Side of Your Portfolio 67Chapter 4: Costs, Diversification, Risk, and Some Other Things You Need to Know 69Chapter 5: Large Growth: Muscular Money Makers 89Chapter 6: Large Value: Counterintuitive Cash Cows 101Chapter 7: Small Growth: Sweet-Sounding Start-Ups 109Chapter 8: Small Value: Diminutive Dazzlers 115Chapter 9: Beyond Canada: ETFs without Borders 121Chapter 10: Sector Investing: ETFs According to Industry 141Chapter 11: Real Estate Investment Trusts: Becoming a Virtual Landlord 163Chapter 12: Dividend Funds: The Search for Steady Money 175Part 3: Adding Bonds (Fixed Income) to Your Portfolio 183Chapter 13: For Your Interest: The World of Bond ETFs 185Chapter 14: Your Basic Bonds: Government Bonds and Corporates 197Chapter 15: Moving Beyond Basics into International and Target-Date Bond ETFs 209Part 4: Specialized ETFs 217Chapter 16: All That Glitters: Gold, Silver, and Other Commodities 219Chapter 17: Investing for a Better World 235Chapter 18: Going Active with ETFs 247Chapter 19: All-In-One ETFs: For the Ultimate Lazy Portfolio 255Chapter 20: Proceed-with-Caution ETFs 263Part 5: Putting It All Together 277Chapter 21: Sample ETF Portfolio Menus 279Chapter 22: Exercising Patience: The Key to Any Investment Success 299Chapter 23: Exceptions to the Rule (Ain't There Always) 313Chapter 24: Using ETFs to Fund Your Golden Years 331Chapter 25: Marrying ETFs and Non-ETFs to Make an Optimal Portfolio 345Part 6: The Part of Tens 353Chapter 26: Ten FAQs about ETFs 355Chapter 27: Ten Mistakes Most Investors (Even Smart Ones) Make 361Chapter 28: Ten Forecasts about the Future of ETFs and Personal Investing 367Part 7: Appendixes 375Appendix A: Great Web Resources to Help You Invest in ETFs 377Appendix B: Glossary 387Index 395