All investment carries some risk but ETF trading for beginners is fairly straightforward and one of the least risky options. Still, it’s always important to remember that markets are volatile, and this affects all products. ETFs may close, meaning you need to sell sooner than you expected, and are usually slower to trade so you may find it’s difficult to find buyers when you decide to sell. Leveraged ETFs are a new breed that carries far more risk than traditional ones.