Comments on: What’s Your ETF Sell Strategy? http://www.etftrends.com/2008/01/whats-your-etf.html Keeping a grip on exchange traded funds (ETFs) Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:43:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tom Lydon http://www.etftrends.com/2008/01/whats-your-etf.html/comment-page-1#comment-2391 Tom Lydon Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:41:09 +0000 http://etftrends.com.s14057.gridserver.com/2008/01/whats-your-etf-sell-strategy.html#comment-2391 Hi Steve, Our strategy is to sell 8% off the high or below the 200-day moving average. If you did this now, you could be selling at the bottom, so in this case, we suggest selling a third for each 8% decline until you're completely out (if that time comes...the market could recover, too. You never know.). Hi Steve,

Our strategy is to sell 8% off the high or below the 200-day moving average. If you did this now, you could be selling at the bottom, so in this case, we suggest selling a third for each 8% decline until you’re completely out (if that time comes…the market could recover, too. You never know.).

]]> By: Steve http://www.etftrends.com/2008/01/whats-your-etf.html/comment-page-1#comment-2390 Steve Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:07:36 +0000 http://etftrends.com.s14057.gridserver.com/2008/01/whats-your-etf-sell-strategy.html#comment-2390 Now here's a question: some of my positions have declined 40% almost over night. Should I sell (my portfolio is at around 25% loss) or continue to strengthen these positions over the long run, waiting for the upside? Also, is the decline in price really the only gauge we have on ETFs? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Now here’s a question: some of my positions have declined 40% almost over night. Should I sell (my portfolio is at around 25% loss) or continue to strengthen these positions over the long run, waiting for the upside?

Also, is the decline in price really the only gauge we have on ETFs?

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Tom Lydon http://www.etftrends.com/2008/01/whats-your-etf.html/comment-page-1#comment-706 Tom Lydon Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:14:40 +0000 http://etftrends.com.s14057.gridserver.com/2008/01/whats-your-etf-sell-strategy.html#comment-706 Great question David; you're not alone. Although you may not be happy about the recent decline in your portfolio, you're probably thinking "If I sell now, the market will surely rebound just when I get out." Since this does not have to be an "all or nothing" strategy, you might consider the following: -Sell 1/3 of your equity holdings and focus on the most aggressive positions. They were probably some of the best performers in 2007 but have given back the most in the recent decline. Although they have declined 20-30%, they are currently 10-15% below their 200-day moving averages. -If they decline by another 5-7% consider selling another 1/3. -Keep an eye on the 200-day average of these positions. As the trend lines continue to decline, there will be an excellent buying opportunity in the future when markets eventually rebound. -This may sound simple but it would help you to provide some downside protection and a little emotional stability while following a plan. Best of luck! -Tom Great question David; you’re not alone. Although you may not be happy about the recent decline in your portfolio, you’re probably thinking “If I sell now, the market will surely rebound just when I get out.”

Since this does not have to be an “all or nothing” strategy, you might consider the following:

-Sell 1/3 of your equity holdings and focus on the most aggressive positions. They were probably some of the best performers in 2007 but have given back the most in the recent decline. Although they have declined 20-30%, they are currently 10-15% below their 200-day moving averages.

-If they decline by another 5-7% consider selling another 1/3.

-Keep an eye on the 200-day average of these positions. As the trend lines continue to decline, there will be an excellent buying opportunity in the future when markets eventually rebound.

-This may sound simple but it would help you to provide some downside protection and a little emotional stability while following a plan.

Best of luck!

-Tom

]]> By: David http://www.etftrends.com/2008/01/whats-your-etf.html/comment-page-1#comment-705 David Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:49:50 +0000 http://etftrends.com.s14057.gridserver.com/2008/01/whats-your-etf-sell-strategy.html#comment-705 Question; If you have missed the 8% drop by not paying attention and the drop iw more like 20%; Then what? Question; If you have missed the 8% drop by not paying attention and the drop iw more like 20%; Then what?

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