Two Key Metrics for Choosing Right Stocks and ETFs

The spot U.S. stocks and ETF market is vast and can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, many investors struggle to find the right assets—and wrong choices can lead to real financial losses. Today we're sharing two key metrics to help you quickly filter for quality spot stock assets and ETFs, build a smart global portfolio, and invest more effectively.

Metric 1: Liquidity — high trading volume and order book depth are everything

Liquidity is the number one factor when selecting spot stock assets or ETFs. Prioritize assets with high trading volume and strong order book depth. The more liquid an asset, the easier it is to get your orders filled at the price you want—avoiding severe slippage or orders sitting unfilled for extended periods.

Why does liquidity matter so much?

• Highly liquid assets attract more buyers and sellers, resulting in deeper markets and relatively stable price movements.

• Low-liquidity assets, on the other hand, are prone to large orders sweeping the order book, prices deviating from expectations, and even the inability to close positions in time.

Practical tip: In Bitget UEX, go to Markets > Stocks and scroll down to find the volume ranking. Filter for spot U.S. stock assets and ETFs at the top of the list—these high-liquidity assets will give you smoother trades and lower hidden costs.

Metric 2: Fee structure — always check the rates before holding long-term

Fee structure directly impacts your actual returns, especially when holding positions over time.

Before trading, always review the maker/taker fees and funding rate. For long-term holdings, prioritize assets with lower fees—because every dollar saved is a dollar earned.

• Maker fee (maker order fills): typically lower or even negative (rebate), ideal for users who place limit orders.

• Taker fee (taker order fills): generally higher; applies to market orders or immediate-fill orders.

• Funding rate: unique to perpetual futures—pay close attention when holding long-term, as ongoing charges can gradually eat into your profits.

A low fee structure significantly improves the holding experience, letting your capital grow alongside market trends more efficiently.

Step-by-step guide: filter top assets in one tap on the Bitget app

1. Open the Bitget UEX app and go to the Markets page.

2. Tap the Stocks category.

3. Scroll down to the volume ranking to quickly filter high-liquidity U.S. stock tokens and ETFs.

4. Tap on an asset you're interested in and go to its detail page to review the funding rate and fee information.

5. Once you're satisfied with the conditions, place your order with one tap to complete the trade.

The whole process is simple and intuitive—even first-time users can get started quickly.

Wrapping up: master these two metrics to invest smarter

Keep liquidity and fee structure in mind as your two core metrics, and you'll be well-equipped to avoid low-liquidity, high-fee traps while catching U.S. stock market opportunities with confidence. Sign up and start building your global portfolio on UEX with USDT today!

With UEX, you can conveniently trade a wide range of U.S. spot stock assets and ETFs. Combine these two metrics to build a smart investment portfolio that works for you.

Disclaimer: This content does not constitute investment advice. Please refer to Bitget's Terms of Use. Investors should seek independent professional advice based on their own risk tolerance and make decisions carefully. Markets involve risk—please invest responsibly.