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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

ETF Trading Strategies: Basic Overview

By Patrick Deaton

After entering ETF trading an individual will find that there is a lot to learn about ETF trading strategies. The strategy that a person chooses to incorporate into their trading can affect the return on their investment and the balance that they are able to maintain in their portfolio. For that reason, it is important to gain as much knowledge as possible about each strategy and its advantages and disadvantages before committing.

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.

Once the type of trader a person is has been decided, it will be important to do the homework to find the most effective trading strategy. The key to successful ETF trading is to have a plan, a method, a strategy, and stick to it. The trick is to find the most successful method and strategy to meet one's needs.

Successful ETF trading strategies have some basic principles throughout each. An individual should have a diversified portfolio of at least two sectors. This is important when the market makes a sudden shift in one sector. Putting all of one's investment in one sector increases the risk to the investment. In addition, an individual must be able to take an analytical approach with their sectors. Some people have a personal interest in companies or industries within a basket and find it hard to sell when trends indicate they should.

One of the EFT trading strategies is to set buy and sell points. Decisions are made on the technical indicators in the market. Basic factors about an industry are not part of the decision making process. In order to set buy and sell points an individual must analyze patterns and trends in the industry. Looking at moving average, trading volume, historic price, and historic highs or lows will provided the basis for seeing patterns and trends. When the market indicates a trend, the trader buys or sells immediately. This is a very popular strategy with many successful traders.

There are many strategies for short-term trading. But, for a day trader, the same type of strategy applies as for the short term trading of equities. An individual will find that the value of ETF will often be less dramatic than for mutual funds because they are weighted on the average of the basket. Therefore, a day trader may have several short gains, but experience more losses than the individual who sets buy and sell points.

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. - 23204

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