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Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Russell Wild Β· 2022
πŸŽ™ Narrated by Chris Sorensen
73/100
πŸ‘ Worth It

Wild's third edition is a genuinely comprehensive beginner-to-intermediate guide covering ETF mechanics, diversification, tax efficiency, and common portfolio mistakes, updated for post-2020 markets and practical enough to pay off for first-time ETF buyers. Experienced investors will find the For Dummies tone elementary and may bristle, but the target audience gets real breadth and clarity. The roughly 18-hour Tantor Audio production is competently handled by Chris Sorensen, though the many fund names and numerical examples demand attentive listening rather than background audio.

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πŸŽ™ Narration: fine Chris Sorensen handles the Tantor Audio production competently, but the structured Dummies format with frequent section breaks and dense numerical examples means this one rewards headphones-in focused listening over passive background play.

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