These strategies can be used for either buying individual stocks or ETFs. With that said ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are one of the smartest ways for new investors to get started. They offer instant diversification, ultra-low fees (often <0.10%), all-day trading like stocks, and entry points as low as $1 via fractional shares. No need for big money or stock-picking expertise. This post, I'm going to focus these strategies on ETFs. Here are 7 proven ETF strategies ranked f