Book Endorsements

The ETF Book

"In short, Rick Ferri has done the heavy lifting and the background research that investors need to go forth knowledgably into this exciting new world."

Don Phillips, Managing Director, Morningstar

"Rick Ferri's book, combined with his ETF classification system, is a first-rate guide to these important investment tools."

David M. Blitzer, PhD, Managing Director, Chairman of the Index Committee at S&P

"Choosing from among the burgeoning selection of ETFs is like trying to drink from a fire hose. Luckily for investors, there's Rick Ferri and The ETF Book—an essential guide to choosing the right investments as well as how to build a solid portfolio. For years, I have highly recommended Rick's books to my readers and have kept my own well-worn copies close at hand. The ETF Book will join my small pile of frequently referenced books next to my computer."

Robert Brokamp, Editor, The Motley Fool's Rule Your Retirement newsletter

"Rick Ferri has put together a gem of a book on ETFs—and that is remarkable, because he was shooting at a moving target. It's hard to imagine a more thoughtful—and useful —overview of the exchange-traded product market. He's got it all here: what they are, how they're different, what they can do, and best of all, how to use them."

Jim Wiandt, Editor, Journal of Indexes, and Publisher of ETFR and IndexUniverse.com

"The ETF Book is a complete guide to understanding exchange-traded funds—the investment vehicle of choice for an increasing number of investors and advisors. Written in Rick's informative, easy-to-read style, this book is filled with practical strategies and advice designed to help investors build smarter, stronger portfolios using ETFs."

Anthony Rochte, Senior Managing Director, State Street Global Advisors

"As the subtitle promises, this book delivers a wealth of useful and practical information about exchange-traded funds. Richard Ferri’s fifth book covers a great deal of ground from how ETFs work to the diversity of choices and strategies for using ETFs. Plus, he includes something new and innovative: the classification method of index strategy boxes."

George A. Schade Jr., CMT, Review for SOF Magazine 

Investors interested in ETFs will find this book an extremely useful resource. Virtually every topic related to ETFs is covered, in an unbiased, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand manner."

Advisor Perspectives magazine review
  

All About Asset Allocation

"With All About Asset Allocation at your side, you'll be executing a sound investment plan, using the best materials, and wearing the best safety rope that money can buy."

William Bernstein, Author, The Intelligent Asset Allocator

"All About Asset Allocation offers advice that is both prudent and practical--keep it simple, diversify, and above all, keep your expenses low--from an author who both knows how vital asset allocation is to investment success and, most important, works with real people."

John C. Bogle, Founder and former CEO, The Vanguard Group

"All About Asset Allocation has the potential to become the classic bible on building investment portfolios the right way."

Bill Schultheis, Author, The Coffeehouse Investor 

"Of the many books on asset allocation, All About Asset Allocation is one of the few excellent ones. Ferri offers practical ways by which to implement and benefit from the strategy."

Scott Simon, Attorney, Author, Index Mutual Funds

"The book is peppered with historical, case-study and illustrative diagrams and narrations that lead readers to understanding each topic. [Ferri's] clarity, background and attention to detail are a welcome relief to those of us battered by many of today's cutting edge technically derived, but unproven, forms of portfolio creation. If you are enthralled by the nuts and bolts of fundamental portfolio construction, this is the book for you."

Jon Ford, CFP, writting for the Journal of Financial Planning
  

All About Index Funds

"It is said that there is no one more religious than a convert. So when a former stockbroker comes to believe that owning the entire stock market through an index fund is the key to investment success, he presents his case with passion. And Ferri is right! This book tells you why, and how to get started."

John C. Bogle, Founder and former CEO, The Vanguard Group

Ferri's book is an engaging one-stop storehouse of knowledge on index funds. It is a vital roadmap for those seeking higher returns and lower risk. Worth its weight in gold!

William Bernstein, Author, The Four Pillars of Investing