The ETF Handbook: How to Value and Trade Exchange Traded Funds provides comprehensive guidance for professional-level investors and advisors on effectively trading ETFs in global markets. While ETFs trade like stocks, they possess unique characteristics that affect their use, making specialized knowledge essential. This second edition, published by Wiley Finance in 2016, offers detailed insights into monitoring, analyzing, and executing trades with ETFs. It covers the technical aspects of ETFs not commonly found elsewhere, delving into how they function, where they fit in investment strategies, and who employs them. The book also explores the resources available for investors seeking access to ETF markets.

The second edition includes updated content reflecting the transition of business from a niche market to mainstream adoption, along with recent developments in ETF performance and issuers worldwide. It highlights changes in the user base within the United States, offering valuable perspectives on evolving trends. A companion website provides additional learning materials, including instructional videos and ready-to-use spreadsheets for calculating Net Asset Value (NAV) and Intraday Indicative Value (IIV).

Designed with professionals in mind, this handbook fills a gap in the literature by providing the sophisticated technical information necessary for navigating the complexities of ETFs. Readers will gain knowledge on specific analysis methods and execution strategies tailored to these investment vehicles.