Download or read book ETF Strategies and Tactics, Chapter 1 - What are ETFs, and What Makes Them Good Investments? written by Laurence Rosenberg and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-03-24 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter comes from ETF Strategies & Tactics, which provides a detailed account of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), covering how they work, their distinctive characteristics, who trades them, who owns them, and their advantages and disadvantages. The authors present techniques for determining the viability of specific ETF funds, including their value in sector investing and international investing. This authoritative reference will keep you on top of your game by providing focused decision-making techniques that help determine the viability of any ETF, including its value in sector and international investing.