ETF funds are exchange-traded open-end index funds, which are open-end funds listed and traded on exchanges with non-fixed fund shares. ETF funds are convenient to use and have relatively low transaction costs, making them popular among many investors. So, what are the trading strategies for ETF funds?

1. Buy-and-Hold Balanced Strategy
   Based on our own situation, we can build an ETF fund portfolio and hold it for the long term after purchase. Regardless of short-term market fluctuations, we only need to make appropriate balance adjustments when the portfolio reaches its investment target or undergoes significant changes. With this strategy, we don’t need to make frequent judgments about the market, and our goal is to pursue average market returns. The probability of actively managed funds consistently outperforming index funds is very low. After all, to beat the market, one needs both timing and stock-picking skills, which require high-level fund managers. Compared to actively managed funds, index funds have a clear long-term cost advantage. For long-term investments, holding ETF funds for the long term is an excellent choice, and ETF funds are also a powerful tool to outpace inflation.

2. Swing Trading Strategy
   If you have some trading experience and want to earn more market profits, you can trade ETF funds by buying low and selling high. The trading system for ETFs is similar to stocks, so as long as you have some grasp of market timing, you can adopt short-term trading strategies like those used for stocks.

3. Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Strategy
   DCA is a familiar method for investing in funds. It saves time and effort, helping us avoid the confusion of timing the market. DCA allows us to trade time for space, mitigating the risks brought by short-term market fluctuations and achieving cost averaging. It is very suitable for investors who lack investment experience or don’t have much time to manage their funds. Stick to DCA, profit reasonably, and avoid overcomplicating things.

4. Core-Satellite Strategy
   This is a method for building an investment portfolio. As the name suggests, it consists of core allocations and satellite allocations. The core allocation focuses on stability, such as ETFs tracking large blue-chip stocks. The satellite allocation is more aggressive, aiming for excess market returns, and can include actively managed funds.

5. T+0 Trading Strategy
   ETF funds can exist simultaneously in the primary and secondary markets, enabling T+0 trading. Investors can buy a basket of stocks, convert them into ETF shares, and then sell them in the secondary market to achieve T+0 trading.

6. Leveraged Trading Strategy
   As is well known, the stock market allows leveraged trading through margin trading, and some ETFs can also be traded with leverage. Leveraged trading not only amplifies gains but also losses, so it carries higher risks. Therefore, it should be chosen carefully based on one’s risk tolerance.

7. Pyramid Strategy
   The pyramid buying strategy is similar to DCA, involving phased purchases. However, DCA involves buying at fixed times and amounts, while the pyramid strategy differs in its approach.