Exchange traded funds have been called the next generation of mutual funds. Essentially, ETFs are low cost, tax-efficient index funds that trade on a stock exchange. In 1999, there were 33 ETFs trading on North American stock exchanges with assets of US$39.6 billion. Five years later, despite going through the worst equity bear market in 70 years, ETFs number over 300 and assets have soared in excess of US$300 billion globally. The New Investment Frontier III is the only book that guides Canadians through the innovative world of ETFs. It includes ETF investment strategies, tax and cost considerations, industry interviews and a valuable ETF reference section to help you make better investment decisions.

Howard J. Atkinson is responsible for the overall success of the Public Funds business at Barclays Global Investors Canada Limited. Specifically, he oversees the development, promotion and ongoing management of iUnits and BARCLAYSfunds product lines in Canada. He has 18 years investment management industry experience, including positions with a national investment dealer and major mutual fund companies. He is a contributing editor for Money Digest and has been a contributing writer and frequent analyst reference in many major Canadian newspapers, including The Globe & Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, Vancouver Sun, and Ottawa Citizen. Howard has appeared on both ROB TV and Global TV, and can be seen regularly on CP24.

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