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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

ETF Trading Strategies: Basic Overview

By Patrick Deaton

ETF trading is very exciting for anyone entering the field. A person may want to take a long-term investment approach or do day trading in EFTs. Whichever type of trading that a person wishes to do there are ETF trading strategies that can help one to be more successful. There are many websites that provide different types of strategies that may or may not be successful. Finding the strategy that is best for the individual doing the trading will be a very personal decision that is based on the level of knowledge and skill that they have when they begin trading.

Some of the steps for successful EFT trading apply to any strategy that is selected. However, there are some strategies that are more appropriate for long-term EFT trading and some that are especially designed to make short-term or daily trading profitable. Deciding on which type of trading is to be done will help a person to decide which strategies to incorporate into their trading regimen.

ETF trading strategies for an individual who may make changes to their portfolio periodically, but will maintain about the same types of allocation through several months or years will require more historical research than one may need for a quick turn-around in trading. There are entirely different strategies for the individual who wants to trade on a regular basis and make the most return on their investments on a regular basis.

Doing the necessary research on the sectors that one is interested in and knowing what type of trading will be done is key to an effective trading strategy. A successful trader must have a method, plan, and strategy that they stay with. When one has identified the companies and plan that they desire, finding the right method and strategy will be the next step.

In general there are some important steps that a person can take to make any strategy they select more effective. One is to diversify the investments. By having funds in at least two sectors, commodities, or industries, a person is not putting all of their money at risk at the same time. Many people make the mistake of putting money in a sector that they are personally attached to. When selecting sectors a person must be willing to move the money when the trends indicate that a move is appropriate.

Setting a buy and sell points is a trading strategy that is used by traders who are doing more technical investing. These individuals want to get in and get out with the most return for their investment. Setting buy and sell points is accomplished by analyzing patterns in the sector. It's historic price, moving average, trading volume, and historic high and low prices. By knowing what the patterns in an industry trend is, a person can sell or buy at the most opportune time. Trades are made based on technical indicators in the market trend and not on any fundamental factors about the industry, business, or sector.

The strategies are different for short-term or daily traders. The short-term EFT trading strategies work just like equity trading. An individual must do the same analyzing of sectors, but most individuals also include some aspect of vertical spread trading into their daily trades. While individuals who trade daily can reap great rewards, it should be noted that the value of EFT is a weighted average based on all of the stocks in a basket. This results in a less change in values than with mutual funds or other stocks.

With the proper planning and research an individual can set into place successful ETF trading strategies that will provide the return that is being sought. By talking to a professional who has knowledge and expertise in EFT trading and the many details of strategies that are available a person will find that the most effective strategy for them will be easy to find. - 23199

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