http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ Keeping a grip on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:56:08 +0000 http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/etf-liquidity#post-466 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:21:20 +0000 Donato 466@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>Simple questions that could require long answers.</p> <p>I personally like to see volume on any equity that I trade. And will avoid anything that trades on too low of a volume.</p> <p>If you are new to ETF's, I would recommend that you stay away from the leveraged funds and any fund whose underlying is futures. Go to the Yahoo Financial site, enter the ticker of the ETF you are interested in, then click Holdings on the blue side bar on the left.</p> <p>You want to see a basket of stocks there. That alone will buy you a lot of safety. Then apply whatever strategy works for you from there. </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/etf-liquidity#post-465 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:44:14 +0000 Eurostar 465@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>Hi guys, I am new one here and I am looking for your help.</p> <p>Since I have a list of several ETFs for which I would like to check liquidity I will appreciate your suggestions.</p> <p>- I found out that ETF’s liquidity is not determined by its trading volume, but the trading volume is more of an indicator of a funds popularity and how much it was traded in the past – not how liquid it is.<br /> -So there is a suggestion that better gauge of liquidity is to look at the number of shares and other assets being traded. (is this approach okay, any other innovative measures could be taken?)</p> <p>-For which information should I look/be careful for when I will investigating assets liquidity (Volume -buying and selling, or anything else?)</p> <p>Thanks, </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/etf-master-thesis-ideas#post-464 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:15:05 +0000 Donato 464@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>Chaas,</p> <p>Maybe you could write something on the psychological aspects of trading (whether ETF's or stocks) and why the vast majority of traders make irrational decisions.</p> <p>For example, after they make a mistake then look back in hindsight they say "I'll never do that again". But then, in relatively short order, they go ahead and make that exact same mistake again.</p> <p>Just a thought. </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/faz-and-2012-predictions#post-463 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:09:11 +0000 Donato 463@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>I'm not sure what you mean by "large inflows", or over what time period, but I don't see anything unusual going on. Maybe you are seeing higher volume?</p> <p>For a triple leveraged ETF, my strategy is always the same. Look for a trend down, then look for weakness to short on after a rally in price.</p> <p>Good luck! You'll probably need it; leveraged funds are very misunderstood by the vast majority of traders out there. Be sure to understand and use risk management. </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/etf-master-thesis-ideas#post-462 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:35:08 +0000 ed williams 462@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>Please email me at <a href="mailto:plans2you@yahoo.com">plans2you@yahoo.com</a> for an idea which may be of interest to you.</p> <p>Ed </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/faz-and-2012-predictions#post-461 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:27:49 +0000 vanhove 461@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>Hi guys,</p> <p>I have 2 questions that I am desperatley seeking an answer to.</p> <p>Question #1 - When an etf experiences large inflows, what does this mean as far as whether the stock is likely to go up or likely to go down?</p> <p>Question #2 - Does anyone have any prediction about FAZ for 2012 which has been experiencing huge inflows? </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/etf-master-thesis-ideas#post-460 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:36:53 +0000 chaas11 460@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>Hey,</p> <p>I'm about to get started with writing my Masterthesis. 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Just entered a new position and put in one third of the funds allocated for this trade today. </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/stop-loss-orders#post-425 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:54:20 +0000 Donato 425@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>I always use a stop loss. Even if investing with a long term view, you must pick a point to cut your losses. You must make rules for your self. </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/does-etf-trend-trading-discipline-apply-to-broad-index-etfs#post-424 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:49:17 +0000 Donato 424@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>That depends on how much return you want. You will make more by swing trading it, but you have to have a strategy. Then follow it. </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/watchlist-websites#post-423 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:16:11 +0000 JohnDubrowski 423@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>The best way to make a list of your ETFs for free is in Yahoo I think. They are also about to launch a great APP for Iphone which is going to be great.</p> <p>-Johnny D. from <a href="http://etflistonline.com">ETF list</a>- </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/stop-loss-orders#post-422 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:13:15 +0000 JohnDubrowski 422@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>Hi Darren,</p> <p>I think it is always best to invest with a long term view- after all ETFs do not charge you with a ridiculous management fee like mutual funds, so you can hold on to them and not to worry if you make a quick buck on your investment. But at the same time if you are very certain about certain stock movements in the near future, go for it!</p> <p>-Johnny D. from <a href="http://etflistonline">ETF list </a>- </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/natural-gas-etfs#post-421 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:07:27 +0000 JohnDubrowski 421@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>You should be able to find the list of all ETFs on the site below- Although it is fairly new site so give it some time</p> <p>John from<br /> <a href="http://etflistonline.com">ETF List</a> </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/natural-gas-etfs#post-420 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:07:27 +0000 JohnDubrowski 420@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>You should be able to find the list of all ETFs on the site below- Although it is fairly new site so give it some time</p> <p>John from<br /> <a href="http://etflistonline.com">ETF List</a> </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/does-etf-trend-trading-discipline-apply-to-broad-index-etfs#post-419 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:25:34 +0000 sarmstrong806 419@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>So lets say you have IVV or a similar ETF in a Roth IRA. </p> <p>Doesn't to make more sense to buy and hold then to set a stop loss? </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/stop-loss-orders#post-418 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:52:30 +0000 Darren51 418@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>Hello all, </p> <p>New member to the forum here. Been investing in mutual funds for a long time and have done some individual stock investing. Just purchased my first two ETFs. Just curious, do you guys typically use stop loss orders with your ETFs, or do you basically just buy and hold while you keep an eye on them. I understand there are different philosophies, just trying to get a feel for what others are doing. Thanks in advance. </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/tan-1#post-417 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:06:18 +0000 Donato 417@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>2-21-11<br /> I tried an entry after the last post above but got stopped out. Then after TAN hit 7 and came back up above, I piled in the shares. Looks like I got my 25% out of the trade, wonder if I can get my 50% . . . </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/no-brains#post-416 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:30:31 +0000 Donato 416@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>1/29/11<br /> Well, here we are. It is now next year. No brains were required. All you had to do was throw money at the market and hold it there for a few months.</p> <p>I was fully invested with all of my capital in less than conservative equities, so I'm looking good now.</p> <p>In case you haven't noticed yet, it is now a bull market. </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/stock-herding-within-broad-market-etfs#post-415 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:07:03 +0000 omeruzun 415@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>Donato, yes the analysis is complicated. I could not find a simple way to summarize the data and convey a certain message. The analysis is not intended to give support to any single trading strategy, such as momentum trading (if that is what you mean by buying while prices rise and vice versa). However, the most important conclusion is that stock selection may generate less alpha than it used to. For most of the market cap spectrum, a strategy based on stock selection alone may not be as effective as a combination of stock selection and broad market trend following (such as momentum trading, but on a wide range of stocks or ETFs). Of course, other conclusions can be drawn and debated at length. </p> http://www.etftrends.com/forum/topic/tan-1#post-414 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:54:16 +0000 Donato 414@http://www.etftrends.com/forum/ <p>11-18-10</p> <p>Looks like TAN is getting ready for another buy in. Not a big mover and shaker, I'm only looking to make 25 to 50% on this one. </p>