Preface to the Revised Edition: ETFs Are Now the Trend!
Preface to the First Edition: The Surest Investment for Ants

First yard
_Let's start with the mother of ETFs, index funds!
[Investment Story] Mr. Natuja, who is not happy even when stock prices rise

001 What is an index fund?
ETFs, the best of both funds and stocks!
Index funds that deliver market-average returns without much effort.
[Wait a minute] Fund investment is like Pandora's box
Index funds are ideal for long-term investing.
Index funds are now the trend

002 Income-Oriented Active Funds vs. Safety-Oriented Passive Funds
Active funds that pursue higher returns than the market
Passive funds that follow the market movements

003 Why Index Funds Are Stronger Than Stock Funds in Long-Term Investments
First, there is no active fund that beats the market over the long term.
Second, index funds have lower costs.
[Wait a minute] Buy the entire market with peace of mind rather than a specific stock that fluctuates!
[Wait a minute] Beware of the magic of cumulative returns from active funds!

ETFs that track the 004 index
What is an index?
[Wait a minute] What's the difference between the KOSPI market and the KOSDAQ market?
Various indices in the stock market
Who creates all those indices?
KOSPI 200, the market representative index
Indices representing markets other than the KOSPI 200

Second yard
_Individual investors, start with ETFs!

[Short Story] Lee Sae-sak, who started investing in stocks with ETFs

What is 005 ETF?
ETF is an index-linked fund that moves with the index!
[Wait a minute] If you sell ETF today, cash withdrawal will be made in 2 days.
ETFs, like index funds, are traded in the same way as stocks.
[Wait a minute] Financial products starting with the easily confusing letter E

6 Reasons Why 006 ETFs Are Perfect for Individual Investors
First, you can diversify your investments into quality stocks with a small amount of money.
Second, the investment cost is low.
Third, it is advantageous in terms of investment returns.
Fourth, fund management is transparent.
Fifth, you can even earn dividends.
Sixth, you can easily trade in real time.
[Wait a minute] What is the difference between spot stocks and derivatives?
[Wait a minute] Why ETFs with so many advantages aren't actively promoted

007 The world is now paying attention to ETFs!
ETFs, how did they come into being?
The United States leads the global ETF market
The Asian ETF market is fiercely competitive
Interest in ETFs soars after the global economic crisis.
The growing number of individual ETF investors
[Wait a minute] Is there a limit on foreign investment in ETFs?

Third yard
_ETF Trading, Just Start

[Short Story] Oh Hyun-myeong, who invested in the entire Korean market with 30,000 won.

Opening a 008 ETF Account
Step 1: Choose a Securities Firm
Step 2: Open an account
[Wait a minute] Things to consider when choosing a financial institution
Step 3: Using HTS
[Wait a minute] Want to make a credit transaction?
[Just follow along] Installing HTS
[Just Follow] Trading ETFs with Your Smartphone

View ETF prices with 009 HTS
Explore the Home Trading System
[Wait a minute] Can I trade outside of regular trading hours?
[Just follow along] Create a screen to suit your taste
[Just follow along] Current price comprehensive window with more information
[Just follow along] How to watch the Nikkei stock market for investment
[Just follow along] How to search for ETF stocks

010 ETF Trading Methods and Payment Systems
[Wait a minute] What is the simultaneous bid system?
[Wait a minute] Various stock trading order methods
A Complete Guide to the Advantages of ETF Trading
[Wait a minute] What is the liquidity provider system?
[Just follow along] Buying and selling ETFs
[Wait a minute] Things to keep in mind when placing an order
[Just follow along] Investment profit and loss and transaction fees when investing 1 million won
[Wait a minute] How much are the ETF trading fees and taxes?

011 Accumulated investment: ETFs are better than funds!
Invest a set amount on a set day each month
Individual investors who tend to buy at the top and sell at the bottom
If you want to invest with peace of mind, installment savings are the best!
Why long-term investment in savings is bound to yield profits
The ideal method is accumulation + discretionary investment.
[Wait a minute] You can also invest indirectly in ETFs through funds or wraps!
[Wait a minute] How do I properly understand the details of ETF products?
[Just Follow] Calculating ETF Investment Returns

012 ETF savings investment using personal retirement pension account
IRP: Essentials for Retirement Planning for 100 Years
How to increase your retirement pension returns?
Three characteristics of IRP
[Wait a minute] ETF investment using IRP is the answer.
TDF/TIP ETF: Trading pension funds as ETFs

013 Five Investment Principles ETF Investors Must Follow
Rule #1: Invest with a thorough understanding of ETFs.
[Wait a minute] What happens to the ETFs I bought if the asset management company goes bankrupt?
Rule #2: Remember that you can lose money with ETFs.
Rule 3: Lower Your Target Rate of Return
Rule 4: Don't worry about short-term fluctuations.
Rule 5: Manage Your Accounts

Fourth yard
_Choosing ETFs that suit your taste

[Short Story] ETFs also make money if you choose the right stocks!

014 Successful Market Index ETFs That Follow Faithfully
Market-leading KOSPI 200 tracking ETF
[Wait a minute] Let's get to know KOSPI 200 properly!
KOSPI 100 and KOSPI 50 tracking ETFs
ETFs that track Korea's representative KRX300 and KRX100
MSCI Korea ETF with a large proportion of large-cap stocks
Volatile KOSDAQ tracking ETF
What are the listing and delisting requirements for ETFs?
Why KOSPI 200 ETFs Are Attractive
[Wait a minute] Why does the number of ETF listed stocks keep increasing?
[Wait a minute] What is net asset value per share?
[Wait a minute] What is the gap rate and why does it occur?
[PLUS+] Market Representative Index ETF Investment Points

015 Sector Index ETFs that Increase Returns through Active Investment
Invest only in specific industries that I want to invest in
[PLUS+] Sector Index ETF Investment Points
[Wait a minute] What is a leading industry and how do I know?

016 Theme/Style Index ETFs, Create Your Own Fund!
Artificial Intelligence ETFs to Lead the Future
Long-term Growth Secondary Transmission/Battery ETF
Climate Change/Eco-Friendly Energy/Hydrogen ETFs
The 4th Industrial Revolution ETF that is changing human lives
Metaverse ETF: A Global High-Growth Industry
Bio/Healthcare ETFs: A Key Player in the Aging Society
High-dividend ETFs that generate cash flow
[Wait a minute] Dividend payout ratio vs.
Dividend yield vs.
Dividends
Group stock ETF investing in top companies

017 Derivative ETFs that pursue returns different from the market
Leveraged ETFs that double your returns
3 Tips for Trading Leveraged ETFs
[Wait a minute] When a leveraged ETF does not track the fluctuations of the underlying index by 2x
[Wait a minute] If another ETF is included in a leveraged ETF
Inverse ETFs that Survive Bear Markets
Covered Call ETFs That Make Money Even in Sideways Markets
[Wait a minute] What types of options are there?

018 Bond ETFs that pursue stable returns rather than high returns
What is a bond?
Learn about the types and characteristics of bonds
[Wait a minute] What is the discount rate of a discount bond, and how is it calculated?
3 Reasons Why Bond ETFs Are Better Than Bonds
How do bond ETFs generate profits?
Pros and Cons of Bond ETFs Compared to Deposits and CMAs
A Look at Major Bond ETFs and Their Features
[Wait a minute] Where can I check bond price trends?

019 Foreign index ETFs that trade foreign stocks in the domestic market
5 Reasons to Invest in Foreign Stocks
Representative index ETFs listed on the US stock market
Top 10 US Stock Market Sector Index ETFs
Things to Know Before Trading in the U.S. Stock Market
Convenient domestically listed overseas ETFs for trading
Four Differences Between Overseas and Domestic ETFs
Notable domestically listed foreign index ETFs
Global sector index ETFs listed in Korea
[Wait a minute] What is ADR?
Overseas Index ETF Investment Points
[Just follow along] Understanding the impact of exchange rates on stock prices
[Just follow along] How to check exchange rate trends

020 Increasingly Diverse Commodity/Currency/Real Estate ETFs
Five Commonalities of Commodity, Currency, and Real Estate ETFs
Precious metals ETFs that invest in gold, silver, and copper
Agricultural ETFs that invest in soybeans, wheat, and coffee
Crude Oil ETFs that Move with the Global Economy
Currency ETFs that invest in the dollar and yen
Real estate ETFs provide safe and indirect investment.

Fifth yard
_Learn when to trade ETFs for high returns

[Short Story] Kim So-sim, the Assistant Manager Who Overcame the Difficulty of Finding Investment Opportunities

021 ETF: Short-term and mid- to long-term investment methods should be different!
5 Keys to Smart Short-Term Investing
[Wait a minute] When doing short-term trading, use HTS or MTS!
A mid- to long-term investment strategy that's perfect for ETFs
[Wait a minute] Accumulative investors don't need to worry about the timing of their purchases!

022 Using trend lines to determine trading timing
Support and resistance lines that show stock price movements
[Just follow along] How to read trend lines on HTS
How to gauge the reliability of a trend line
Trading techniques using trend lines
[Wait a minute] What is stock price wave theory, and how can it be used?
[Just Follow] How to Find ETF Trading Points Using Trend Lines
[Wait a minute] When judging trends with graphs, also refer to overseas stock markets!

023 Finding the right trading spot using moving averages
Mid- to long-term investments are based on the 20-day moving average.
[Wait a minute] Moving averages are also used to identify support and resistance lines!
How to Use Graphs More Useful for ETF Trading Than Individual Stocks
[Wait a minute] Check out the ETF prices at three different prices!
[Just follow along] Identifying ETF trading points using moving averages

024 Judging the stock market trend using economic factors
For stock investors, an eye for reading the market is essential!
Three criteria for judging the stock market's trends
How to determine a trend shift?

Sixth yard
_ETF 200% Utilization Strategy

[Short Story] Successful Securities Investment with ETFs

025 Applying Core/Peripheral Investment Strategies to Your Portfolio
[Just Follow] Calculating Investment Returns Based on Your Portfolio

026 Margin buying and selling using leverage
Margin buying when stock prices are expected to rise
3 Tips for Investing in Credit Trading
Sell ​​large shares when a stock price decline is expected
How to Deal with a Bear Market

027 How to Use International Diversification Based on Your Goals and Inclinations

028 Smart Use of Idle Funds and Arbitrage Investment Strategies
How to Use Idle Funds When You're Having Difficulty Choosing a Stock
Arbitrage investment strategies that generate quick profits

029 ETFs are also stock investments, so let's understand the risks!
The risk of price declines always exists.
How to avoid liquidity risk
Unknown credit risk
[Wait a minute] How do I manage risk?
The gap between goals and reality, the risk of tracking error

Appendix: ETF Structure, Index Replication, and Initial Pricing
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Special Appendix: 30 Promising ETFs

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Everything you need to know about ETFs, the easy way to invest and generate guaranteed returns.

** 2024 Latest Revised Edition Perfectly Reflecting the Changing Scale of the ETF Market **
** Special Supplement to "30 Promising ETFs" Selected by the Top Stock Investor **

The ETF market is booming again. How should you get started?
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Now is the time to invest in ETFs!
6 Reasons Individual Investors Should Start Investing in ETFs!

As uncertainty in the stock market grows, domestic investors' money is flowing into ETFs.
In times when it's difficult to find individual stocks that will hit the jackpot, smart investors are turning to safe and reliable ETFs.
ETF investing is perfect for individual investors. Start now with this book!

First, you can diversify your investments into blue-chip stocks with small amounts! Invest safely and whole-heartedly in blue-chip stocks like the KOSPI 200, S&P 500, semiconductors, and AI.
Second, investment costs are low! Invest wisely to avoid the 0.1% fee that accumulates and eats away at your precious returns.
Third, it's advantageous in terms of investment returns! Is there a 10% chance that an individual will make a profit from stocks? ETFs are the shortcut to successful investing.
Fourth, you also get dividend income as a bonus! Create a steady cash flow with ETFs that will serve as a strong shield even in a bear market.
Fifth, real-time trading is possible! Invest as conveniently as stocks and easily profit.
Sixth, fund management is transparent! It faithfully reflects the market and is updated daily, making it trustworthy.

If you're a beginner investor, you absolutely must start with this book!
The definitive ETF introductory book written by the author chosen by 1 million stock investors!

If you're a beginner who's new to ETF and stock investing, start learning about investing with this book.
From basic information that you might be embarrassed to ask others about, such as account opening, HTS installation, and practical use of MTS, to investment strategies tailored to your personal preferences, such as high dividends, foreign exchange profits, tax savings, and installment savings, this book contains everything so that anyone can achieve successful investment by following it step by step.
In addition, it summarizes the trading volume, costs, and characteristics of similar ETFs, helping readers compare and select stocks at a glance. This book is like a "ETF investment classic" that allows all individual investors to learn everything from the basics of ETFs to practical investment know-how!

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This book's special appendix introduces 30 ETFs that individual investors should know about.
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