Mutual Funds for Canadians for Dummies

by Andrew Bell

Mutual funds offer investors a diverse portfolio in a single investment, which is critical in an uncertain economy. Although ideal for buyers who don't want to tackle the stock market alone, mutual... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470832517
• ISBN13: 9780470832516
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book on investing

Yes the book does not "get to the point" but that is because investing is a complicated business if you want to chase high returns. It can be simple if your willing to live with low to average returns. But I doubt that is what people buying this book are after. Bell does a really good job of laying out the options that are availiable in different market and personal condidtions. Overall he does a really good job of being evenhanded with different companies and financial instruments but his bias towards Index fund is pretty obvious (he even states it). This is a good thing however, as for 95% of long terms investors Index funds are probably the way to go. I also really liked how he stressed the importance of having an international portfolio. That is by far the most important thing I learned from this book. But then I have years of investing experience already.

Good book for beginners

This was my first book on investing. Great for beginners. Too much small talk and analogies. Author needs to get more to the point.