{"product_id":"beyond-smart-beta-9781119315247","title":"Beyond Smart Beta","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelve into ETFs for smarter investing and a weatherproof portfolio\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Smart Beta\u003c\/i\u003e is the investor''s complete guide to index investing, with deep analysis, expert clarification and smart strategies for active portfolio management. From the general to the obscure, this book digs into every aspect of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) including ETCs and ETNs to break down the jargon and provide accessible guidance on utilising the indices as part of a more productive investment strategy. Succinct explanations of terms and concepts help you better grasp ETP anatomy, mechanics and practices, while examples, charts and graphs provide quick visual reference for total understanding. The expert author team examines the risks and benefits associated with various indexing approaches, sharing critical review of next-generation methods to help you make well-informed investment decisions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eETFs provide a solid foundation within mature and well-researched markets, allowing investors \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Beauty of Simplicity – The Rise of Passive Investments 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutperformance – A Tough Challenge 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstitutional Investors: A Small Change in Allocations, A Big Step for Passive Investments 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot All “Big Guys” Love ETFs 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 The History of Indexing and Exchange-Traded Products 6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequent Pricing Thanks to Copper and Feather 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJournalist Trio Pictures the Market 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndexation Across the Globe 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomized Indexing aka Smart Beta 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange-Traded Funds – A Unique All-rounder 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange-Traded Commodities – Heavy Metal Even for Lightweight Investors 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange-Traded Notes – The Underdog 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Index Evolution 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenchmark Indices 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart Beta Indices (Second Generation of Indexing) 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext Generation Indices (Third Generation of Indexing) 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 The Good, Bad and Ugly – A Critical Review of Today’s Indexing Approaches 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynthetic vs. Physical Replication 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecond Generation Indexing Critique – The Bad Ones 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommodity\/Energy\/Oil ETP Products 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolatility ETPs 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Advantages Unlimited – Portfolio Application Strategies for Superior Index Investing 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNever Underestimate the Importance of Investment Costs 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart Beta Deconstruction 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMind the Behavioral Gap – Earning More by Avoiding Investing Errors 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Next Generation of Asset Allocation – Risk Factor Allocation Approach in Portfolio Construction 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Question: Passive or Active? 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Unchaining Innovation – The Future of Active Investing in Passive Products 166\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative Investing 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-Based Investments 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomized Indexing 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 215\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407032918359,"sku":"9781119315247","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119315247.jpg?v=1730497943","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/beyond-smart-beta-9781119315247","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}