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Friday, December 18, 2009

Beginners Guide To The ETF Trading System

By Patrick Deaton

When you start trading you are going to find that there are many methods, strategies, and systems that look appealing. Some will seem very similar because they are hybrids of a long used ETF trading system. There are different rules of thought about systems among traders. Some people think that having a system and strategy are key to success. Other individuals don't think a system or strategy are necessary at all in ETF trading.

The Turtle ETF trading system was an experiment that was conducted in'83. Richard Dennis and Michael Eckhardt wanted to find out if people who had not experience with ETF trading could learn, and be successful in trading following a simple strategy.

The Turtle ETF trading system also showed that even though a system is simple. For instance, all systems have a Step 1, Step 2 approach, most people deviate from the system even when they are winning.

Trend following and vector rotation are also a big part of most ETF trading systems. When an effective system is used consistently it normally will show the expected gains. However, if a person is not inclined to follow the rules of the system the results will be variable and usually result in losses.

The individuals who participated in the Turtle experiment showed average annual returns of up to 80%. These individuals follows the rules set up by Eckhardt and Dennis strictly and did not deviate. But, there were/are flaws in the system. For that reason, there have been many hybrids of the Turtle ETF trading system developed and introduced over the years.

The system that you select will give you a structured set of rules that, when combined with your strategy, will help you to gain entry when the trend is first starting and exit when the trend starts to move. An important part of a systems effectiveness is using it with the right ETFs.

The pairing of systems with strategies can provide the kind of results that a trader is looking for. Matching an effective ETF trading system with an effective strategy will require that a person do some research on the consistency of both system and strategy when paired with particular sectors.

Researching and understanding the system completely will also be very helpful. If you know the history of a system and what the consistent effectiveness of a system is, you can set realistic goals based on those facts. When a system is said to be extremely effective and turns out to have inconsistent effectiveness, you will know that this may not be the place to allocate most of your resources.

Traders and professional are an invaluable resource. Finding out what ETF trading system works well in a particular sector can save time and money. By discussing the different elements of a system it is possible to learn about, a prepare for, the flaws in that system. Finding the system that most closely matches your personal trading style will also help you to create a winning system and strategy when you begin trading. - 23167

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