ETFs for the Long Run

What They Are, How They Work, and Simple Strategies for Successful Long-Term Investing

By: Lawrence Carrel

Narrated by: Stow Lovejoy

Despite the incredible growth of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the fact they've been on the market for 15 years, some investors are still either unaware of the effectiveness of ETFs or unsure of how to use them in their investment endeavors.

That's why respected ETF expert and journalist Lawrence Carrel has written ETFs for the Long Run. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this reliable resource puts ETFs in perspective and reveals how they can help you profit in both up and down markets.

Carrel takes you through the ins and outs of ETFs, including their history, the tax benefits and minimal charges associated with them, and the fundamental differences between ETFs and other types of investments. He also provides you with the resources and tools needed to trade ETFs and build your own ETF portfolio.

You may have heard about ETFs while researching other investments or speaking with an investment advisor. If you want to learn more about them, this audiobook will provide you with a clear understanding of what ETFs are, how they work, and how they can be used to create a low-cost, liquid, and diversified portfolio.

©2008 Lawrence Carrel (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

A bit dated but useful book on ETFs

The good part is it gave an in depth explanation of what makes ETFs special and how you should use them in a portfolio. The bad part was there was too much history about how they were developed and who was involved in their development for someone like me who just wants a better understanding of what an ETF is. Also, while the audio book was copywriting 2020, the book first came out in 2008 so it felt a bit dated in places. The book did what I needed it to do but was a bit too long winded for what I wanted

Better Title: A Long Semi-Boring History of the ETF

This was more of a long, drawn out history lesson of how ETFs were formed. Yes it proved some points, but it was several hours longer than what was required. Not ideal of most investors.