[Welcome Newcomers] Investment Beginner's Hub: Your trading journey starts here with ease
Just after downloading the app and seeing a screen full of flashing red and green numbers, are you feeling completely lost?
"Don't know where to start?"
"With so many stocks to choose from, which one won’t leave me holding a 'hot potato'?"
"My friend recommended their favorite stock, but it’s so expensive I can’t even afford one board lot—what should I do?"
Don’t panic! Today we’ll teach you a must-know beginner move:
Stop fixating on individual stocks! Let us show you how to unlock the investment world’s 'value meal'—ETFs—with just a small amount of capital.
Follow this three-step guide, and you’ll easily find, understand, and get started—taking your first step into investing with confidence! 👇
🍔 Step 1: What is an ETF? Understand the investment world’s 'value meal' in seconds
Many beginners are afraid to buy stocks—either worried about 'picking the wrong company' or constrained by 'insufficient funds,' forced to watch others profit while they sit on the sidelines!
But we can shift our mindsetand start with low-barrier ETFs!
Buying a single stock is like ordering just one burger at a fast-food restaurant, and if that burger doesn’t suit your taste (i.e., the company underperforms), you’ll incur a loss.
On the other hand, buying an ETF is like purchasing a‘value meal’ (which includes a burger, fries, and a soft drink)—there’s always something in it that you’ll enjoy.
For example, if you’re bullish on the AI sector but find leading stocks too expensive—and with limited capital, you’re worried about buying at a high price only to face a sudden pullback—then consider buying an AI-themed ETF instead! This way, you effectively buy into all the top companies in the sector (such as Nvidia, AMD, and Taiwan Semiconductor)all in one go!
To help you better visualize this, we’ve prepared a comparison:

In short, ETFs offer three key advantages: low entry cost, diversified risk, and no need to pick individual stocks yourself!
🔍 Tip #2: Hands-on Guide! Master the App’s Exclusive [ETF Section]
Now that you understand the logic, how do you actually find these ETFs in the app? Open the app and navigate through[Market] – [ETF] Visit our [ETF Zone], where rich features help you easily select:
🔥 Tool 1: Featured Rankings (Essential for Inspiration)
Not sure what’s trending in the market right now? Check the rankings! The Activity Leaderboard, Top Gainers, and Top Losers let big data show you where market capital is flowing, which ETFs are on a sustained upward trend, and which ETFs might offer attractive buying opportunities on dips!

🔥 Tool 2: Thematic ETFs (One-Click Portfolio Building)
Unsure which individual stocks to pick, but it’s easy to identify which themes currently hold investment potential!
Click [Thematic ETFs] and use the dropdown menu to filter by [Popular] themes or performance over different timeframes.
Here are today’s hottest investment themes: red-hot Semiconductor ETFs, AI ETFs, Korea ETFs, as well as gold ETFs for hedging against inflation, dividend-focused ETFs for steady income, annual dividend ETFs, and high-dividend ETFs. Click on any investment theme to instantly see a curated list of top-quality ETFs—staying ahead of market trends has never been easier!

🔥 Tool 3: Single-Stock ETFs
Have a favorite stock in mind but find the entry price too high? Consider ETFs that track that specific stock instead!
In addition to the dedicated section entrance, we also offer an 'Individual Stock to ETF Shortcut' →→ Select your favorite stock,and check whether there’s an ETF entry on the right-hand side.If available, you can directly view ETFs linked to that stock; if not, you can navigate from the stock'scompany page and scroll down to the [Associated ETFs] sectionto see all ETFs that include this stock in their portfolios.

*The stock shown in the image is for demonstration purposes only and does not constitute any investment advice. Investing involves risk.
This shortcut effectively helps you start from a well-known or personally preferred stock to find suitable target ETFs.
🛠️ Tool #4: Customizable ETF Screener
If you have your own investment strategy, open the‘ETF Screener’, just set your preference criteria with a few taps, and the system instantly filters out the perfect matches for you.

🎓 Tip #3: Learn while earning—two secret weapons for beginners to level up
Know where to look but still hesitant to jump into the market? Don’t worry—we’ve got your back with the strongest support:
📚 [Classroom – ETF-Specific Tutorials] Specially designed "zero-basics" tutorials for beginners!
Say goodbye to complex financial jargon—all concepts are broken down into clear, easy-to-understand language. Spend just a few minutes a day, and even complete beginners can quickly become ETF experts.
💬 [Community – Highlights from Finance KOLs] You’re not alone on your investment journey!
Our app community hosts many experienced finance KOLs. For example, [Pig-Watching Valuation Model] is a hands-on ETF-focused KOL whose Fear-Greed Index model has become a key reference for many investors when making buy/sell decisions! Follow him to learn how to time the market’s ups and downs and seize opportunities!

In addition, you can follow each of the real-account trading experts mentioned earlier in the [Beginner Crash Course]! See what seasoned investors are discussing and how they analyze the market—learning from their perspective can help you avoid many common pitfalls![Quick Start Guide for Beginners] Too many opportunities and don’t know what to buy? Follow these popular real-account trading influencers everyone’s copying—effortlessly 'copy their homework'!
💡 Friendly reminder from your assistant: Investing isn't a 100-meter sprint—it's a marathon. For beginners, starting with ETFs offers higher odds of success and a more stable mindset right from the start.
Don't let uncertainty hold back your wealth growth!
👉 [Click here] to head straight to the [ETF Zone] and find your first 'investment value bundle'!
(Disclaimer: The content of this article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice. The market involves risks; please invest with caution.)
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