For Beginners | ETF essentials: Launching your investment journey

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Curious about ETFs and trading? If you've heard about ETFs but aren't quite clear on what they are or how they differ from other investments, you're in the right place. Looking for a simple way to navigate market ups and downs, invest worldwide, tap into specific sectors, and skip the stress of picking stocks one by one? Learning about ETFs is a great start.

We've put together an easy-to-follow guide to get you from ETF basics to trading on moomoo, with insights on leveraging market trends and stories from our mooers. Plus, you can earn points along the way. Just make sure to follow us for the latest.

Ever felt bewildered by the array of ETFs? 🤔 Unclear on how they differ? We're here to help! Here's a brief guide to the different types of ETFs to help you find the right one for your investment strategy. Let's break it down! 👇

1. Passive ETF: Reflects major indexes like the S&P 500. It's like having a piece of the whole market pie! 🥧 As Buffett says, ETFs make a lot of sense "for most people". We might not have billions to invest in giant companies, but we can opt for low-cost, simple index fund investments that serve as foundational elements in long-term, buy-and-hold portfolios.
2. Actively Managed ETF: Handpicked stocks by portfolio managers. Tailored but often comes at a higher cost. Think chef's special pizza 🍕—customized, yet pricier.
3. Bond ETF: Offers steady income from bonds (government, corporate, municipal), without a set maturity date like individual bonds. Ideal for regular earnings!
4. Stock ETF: A collection of stocks from a particular sector (such as tech or automotive). More cost-effective than mutual funds with the benefit of diversification.
5. Industry/Sector ETF: Targets specific sectors like energy or tech.
6. Commodity ETF: Allows investment in commodities like gold or oil. It's more convenient and affordable than holding the physical commodities themselves. Excellent for diversification!
7. Currency ETF: Tracks currency pairs (e.g., USD/EUR). Handy for speculating or hedging against currency market fluctuations.
8. Bitcoin ETF: Enables investment in Bitcoin through a regular brokerage account. The spot Bitcoin ETF was approved in 2024, following the futures ETF in 2021.
9. Inverse ETF: Earns profits when stocks decline by shorting. It relies on derivatives, essentially betting on a market downturn. 📉
10. Leveraged ETF: Boosts returns (1.5X/2X/3X). High risk, but potentially high reward!

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Pros 👍
– Mix of assets: One ETF holds many assets, spreading out risk, much like a pizza with lots of toppings! 🍕
– Savings on fees: They usually cost less in fees than mutual funds do.
– Clear view: They show what they hold every day, so you're always informed.
– Always tradable: Like stocks, you can trade them anytime the market's open.

Cons 👎
– Market Risk: Their fortunes are tied to the specific index or assets they emulate.
– Liquidity Risk: Some less popular ETFs don't trade much, which can mean wider price gaps.
– Keep an eye on Fees: Don't forget about the management costs and trading fees.
– Small deviations: They might not always track their index with 100% accuracy.

Wondering how to trade ETFs with moomoo? 🤔 Keep an eye out for our upcoming post, where we'll outline the steps and highlight top-notch tools to guide your trading choices. Keep following us for the full scoop! 📈

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