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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Utilize Sound ETF Trading Strategies In Order To Succeed

By Patrick Deaton

It's a good idea to utilize sound ETF trading strategies in order to succeed in the exchange traded fund markets. If there is a solid plan for trading and strategy is executed correctly, there is a good chance that a fair amount of income can be made from these index funds or trusts that contain within them a broad basket of securities that make for excellent trading opportunities.

At its heart, an exchange traded fund most closely resembles a mutual fund in how it is set up and then operated. ETFs also behave similar to the ways in which stocks behave in that they can be traded and bought and sold, or at least the securities in the baskets can be traded and bought and sold. Also, each ETF tracks a particular market index such as the Standard & Poor's.

Unfortunately for most small investors, they won't be allowed to get into an ETF as an authorized participant. Most of these funds limit participation to very large investors, though small investors are able to trade in ETFs through online exchange traded fund trading systems. Go online and check out the Internet for several good examples of them.

Before investing any capital in a trading system, it is a very good idea to take the time to learn at least one or two good strategies for trading. Generally speaking, there are two main categories of strategies that people can utilize when it comes to such trading activities; technical trading strategies and fundamental trading strategies. Technical strategies seem to offer the most excitement.

Probably one of the best of the technical trading strategies around and that is a good strategy for those looking for a strategy that can highlight the best time to buy a security is what is called the "cup-with-a-handle." It is also what is known as a breakup pattern, and most technical strategies are designed to look at particular patterns, by the way.

The general strategy with this particular breakup pattern is to buy the stock or the security as the price begins to break upward on larger-than-average volumes of trading. Losses are cut if it begins to drop back to the level just before it began to break upwards (known as the pre-breakup level). There are a series of rising stop levels if the pattern goes up as predicted.

With this sort of trading strategy, there is great potential for being able to capture the majority of the upward move. You can also limit your losses through a set series of stop-losses. Always beware anyone who tells you that the opposite handle pattern is just as good, because most experts disagree. Take a stock chart and look for a dip that exits upwards and has a handle on it.

For anybody considering getting into exchange traded fund trading and has the patience and the desire, finding a couple of good ETF trading strategies and become extremely familiar with them before getting into the game. Remember, while there is excellent potential for good return on investment through trading, there is also the risk of losing what you have invested. - 23196

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