Beginners Introduction To ETF Trading System

December 22nd, 2009 by Patrick Deaton | Filed under finance.

There are many websites that offer different automated trading systems. One can find software programs that offer alerts, automatic buys, and several other features. However, whether a person is going to learn an ETF trading system or depend on a website for it, there is some basic information that one needs to know. First, there is no one-size-fits-all system.

The system that will work for a new trader will depend on the type of trading that is going to be done, the sectors that will be traded, and the style of trading that a person enjoys. A different system will work more effectively with high risk Leveraged ETFs than with long term ETFs. So, if a trader is going to diversity among several sectors they may need to have different systems in place that will work with each sector.

There is no magic trading system that will make a person a lot of money very quickly. It would take the fun out of ETF trading for one thing. But also, this is a market that is affected by millions of little details that just can’t all be accounted for. Then, there is the fact that some people work very well with a system that no one else can figure out.

For a beginner, a minimal risk system that has been around a long time is the Exponential Moving Average system. The EMA involves following trends. It is used most commonly on the TLT, XLF, RTH, SMH, and a few other sectors. It has a decent risk rating with a high of about medium risk.

Using the system, a trader will go long when the fast EMA crosses above the slow EMA and the short when the reverse occurs. A trader has to leave or reverse positions on the day after the fast and slow EMAs cross. After deciding the days for the EMA (usually about 15), a person must stick to them.

The more historical and analytical data a person can collect when developing a trend tracking system, the more accurate they will be. Setting buy and sell limits will help to create a safety net for trading that a person will want to have when they first start trading.

Setting a risk allotment that is a percentage of the total capital you are willing to risk on a position will also make the trading in this system more effective. When an account reaches the minimum, move on. Setting the number of losing trades in a row acceptable, then the percent that the account will be reduced will also help to assure an effective trade.

When deciding on the system or method that will be most effective it is important to get as much information about the system as possible before implementing it. When a system is offered that has no history of consistent success it may not be the best system to start with. Talking to a person who has expertise in each ETF trading system will help a person to find the system that will be most effective for their needs and requirements.

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