ETF’s, also known as exchange traded funds, are a group of different securities such as stocks or bonds and at times, a mixture of different asset classes. They trade just like regular stocks, they have very low expenses associated and commissions are relatively similar to that of stocks in general, making them a very appealing product for investors and traders looking to diversify their holdings
One thing to note is that ETF’s can be bought and sold with ease, just like regular stocks.
Why ETFs
ETFs offer an affordable way to build a diversified portfolio. They are simple to trade since the transactions take place, much like stocks, on regulated exchanges. ETFs can be traded on margin, have no short-selling restrictions, and provide plenty of intraday trading opportunities.
Exchange traded funds have many features that make them ideal instruments for beginners & professional traders and investors. Some ETF trading strategies include dollar-cost averaging, asset allocation, swing trading, sector rotation, short selling, seasonal trends, and hedging.
Swaps
Swaps, also known as rollovers, are interest rate amounts charged or earned for holding a buy or sell position overnight. The calculation takes into consideration the interest rate differential between two financial instruments.
Swaps are also applicable on CFDs on ETFs and vary for several reasons, including overnight interest rates. Swap free accounts are also available.
List of available ETF’s
Symbol
|
Description
|
Swap (Short)
|
---|---|---|
GLD.ETF
|
SPDR Gold Shares
|
-3.1
|
IAU.ETF
|
iShares Gold Trust (US)
|
-3.16
|
PALL.ETF
|
ETFS Physical Palladium Shares
|
-24.2
|
PPLT.ETF
|
ETFS Physical Platinum Shares
|
-4.77
|
SLV.ETF
|
iShares Silver Trust
|
-3.97
|
UNG.ETF
|
United States Natural Gas Fund LP
|
-4.72
|
USO.ETF
|
United States Oil Fund LP
|
-3.97
|
ASHR.ETF
|
Deutsche X-trackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF
|
-10.12
|
BOTZ.ETF
|
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF
|
-3.39
|
DIA.ETF
|
SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
|
-3.16
|
EEM.ETF
|
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
|
-3.16
|
EFA.ETF
|
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
|
-3.16
|
Currency: USD Swaps (Long): -3.05
Trading Hours are from 16:31 till 22:59 (GMT +3) and take place on Monday to Friday |