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ETFs ~
Exchange Traded Funds Trading & Investment Strategy
The Alternative to
Mutual Funds in reference to Low Cost Index Fund Trading and
Investing!
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"Are you getting the best investment advice?"
well... maybe it's time to declare your stock trading and investment
independence. Among the top reasons for self-directing one’s
investments are greater control and flexibility. But there’s one
other very good reason for becoming your own portfolio manager:
"The potential for better performance".
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Stock Trading is
all about Strategy...
and Strategy is all about Information!
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First, just say no! ...to a few things when using my ETF
stock-market trading and investment strategy
Costly subscriptions
- forget market timing newsletter subscription, specialized
software application or seminars to name a few. Because, plenty of
stock trading decision resources are on the internet for free. I
will show you how to get it and how to set it up.
Researching company fundamentals - Leave the research of blue
ship companies to the +4,000 stock market analysts working for
many brokerages and investment banks. These experts do their
homework and get the inside scoop on the prospects of the
companies that they follow.
Complex technical skills - no complicated
theories like Elliott Wave, Ichimoku Cloud, Bollinger Bands,
Fibonacci Retracement or Donchian Channels, just to name a few.
Don't let a failed short
term idea turn into a long term lemon - Over the long
haul, what separates the best traders from the also-rans isn't
winning on every trade but the discipline to close out the losers.
It's hard to admit you're wrong but traders know that once the
catalyst is over, the trade is done. Remember... hope is not a
viable investment thesis.
Excessive trading time (Homework)
- some experts recommend one hour of research for each stock
per week. But with my stock trading plan, it's just minutes each
day to setup, maintain and control your stock trading portfolio.
Spirited bulls and
sluggish bears "...perma-bulls and perma-bears are attention-getters, not money-makers.
Avoid their views like plagues. Those views might make for juicy
headlines, but they are not typically substantiated by rigorous in
analysis. Importantly, their views rarely prove accurate or
value-added." _Doug Kass
Being driven by emotion
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emotions often cloud our decision-making and prevent us
from acting in a rational manner.
read the full article...
Make it happen! ...your step-by-step
guide to Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) trading and investments
Section-1 ~
Stock Trading and
Investment Education - optional for experienced traders
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Trading Psychology
- the 14 stages of investor emotions
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ETFs
vs. Mutual Funds -
strengths and weaknesses
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Trading Homework - review
ETF
stock trading activity
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ETF Directory
- low cost index funds that trade like stocks
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Financial Glossary
- stock
market trading and investment terms
- RECOMMENDED READING LIST -
books you can checkout from your local library
Section-2 ~ Trading and Investment Strategy
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My
Trading Strategy -
details the ETF stock trading model
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The Game Plan - basic
ETF stock trading fundamentals
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PORTFOLIO
FUNDING - how to get back into the game
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Profit Target - upside price
movement, sell signals
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INDEX FUNDS
MODEL Portfolio - review and compare trading
activity
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SECTOR
FUNDS MODEL PORTFOLIO - review and compare trading
activity
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BEAT THE S&P500 INDEX
- an alternative investment approach
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HEDGING STRATEGY - how to protect
a long position
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Advanced ETF Trading
Strategies - hedging, options, sector rotation
Section-3 ~ Portfolio Setup and Maintenance
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Stock Chart - install free stock chart
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stock Trade Signals
- setup market signal indicators
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INDEX FUNDS
ALLOCATION - ETF index funds
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Sector
Diversified Allocation
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market sector Exchange Traded Funds
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BALANCED
PORTFOLIO - conservative allocation
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STOCK MARKET TREND
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setup, maintenance and analysis
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Buy order - limit and
stop order entry points
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Sell Order - stop order
exit points
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Activity Log - keep
investment notes
are you ready to
declare your
independence and start your guided ETF investment strategy?
U.S. Stock Market ~ Year-to-Date ETF Index Funds Performance
"I think index funds are unequivocally the
best way to invest." __John Bogle
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30, 2010 - SPDR Mid Cap (MDY) and iShares Small Cap
(IWM) ETFs are clearly outperforming the U.S. Stock Market
Year-to-date. The Total Stock Market Index and the S&P 500
Index continue to perform in negative territory. |
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Index Fund ETFs trend details |
U.S. Stock-Market ~ Year-to-Date ETF Sector
Funds Performance
"Don't look for the needle in the haystack,
just buy the haystack" __John Bogle
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30, 2010 - Real Estate (IYR), Industrials (XLI) and
Discretionary (XLY) are the best performing sector ETFs
Year-to-date. Energy (XLE) and Healthcare (XLV) are continue to
be the worse performers. |
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Sector Diversified ETFs trend details
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Foreign Market ~ Year-to-Date ETF International Index Funds Performance
"Rely on simplicity; own American or Global
business in broadly diversified, low-cost funds." __John Bogle
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30, 2010 - International ETFs have been the worse
performers Year-to-date. Especially Euro Zone Index and
Australia Index. Emerging markets are starting to pick up
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Are you ready to declare your ETF
stock-market trading
and investment independence?
YES?
start your guided
ETF trading and investment strategy
NO?
Ask yourself: "should I buy stocks on the way down?" ...well gee, if
a stock was a good buy at $45 a share, it’s bound to be a better buy
at $35 a share. And when it sinks to $25, you could be very sorry
you went along for the ride.
ETF/Stock-Market and Mutual Funds Resources
"To be prepared against surprise is to be
trained. To be prepared for surprise is to be educated."
__James Carse |
