How to invest in ETFs?

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But just to sum up briefly, here are the steps you need to follow when investing in ETFs:

1. Pick a trading target, such as a country or industry. ETFs can be a great tool if you want to bet on how a country, region, or sector will perform. Use a screener (provided by many online brokers) to filter out the countries or sectors you are interested in.
2. Filter ETFs by size and expense ratio. ETF size is measured in AUM or assets under management. ETFs with an AUM above $100 million are usually more liquid.
3. Choose the ETF domicile, stock exchange and currency. Different domiciles most probably will mean different taxation terms for you; while ETFs traded in a currency other than your broker account currency may involve conversion costs.
4. Find your broker – they are all different when it comes to ETF selection, fees and platforms.
5. Buy the ETF(s) of your choice
6. Monitor your ETF positions regularly

What else do you need to know about ETFs?

Want to know more before deciding which is the best ETF for you? Check out these articles to deepen your knowledge:

• What is an ETF?
• What is the difference between mutual funds and ETFs?
• What is the difference between US and EU ETFs?
• What does an ETF portfolio mean?
• What is an ETF expense ratio?
• How liquid are ETFs?
• How to buy Vanguard ETFs?
• How to buy iShares ETFs?
• What are sector ETFs?
• What is passive investment?
• Are US ETFs only available for US residents?