The growth of the ETF universe has spawned a number of ways to tap into a variety of asset classes that were previously out-of-reach for mainstream investors. Thanks to the numerous (and growing) number of advantages that ETFs offer over traditional mutual funds, it’s no wonder that the exchange-traded product structure has become the preferred vehicle for many traders; ETFs are useful in implementing any number of investment strategies, ranging from short-term trades to building retirement portfolios [see also Free Report: How To Pick The Right ETF Every Time]. Nonetheless, these innovative financial instruments are far from foolproof and there are more than a handful of opportunities to make mistakes when trading ETFs. Below we outline five simple, but often times overlooked, tips to consider before executing your next ETF trade: 1. The Trend Is Your Friend You have probably run across this expression in a financial news article before and you [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: No Related Posts