Swing Trading

Fundamentals

A trading style that aims to capture price swings over 2 to 30 days. Positions are held longer than day trades but shorter than investments. Suits people with full-time jobs who cannot watch screens all day.

Related Terms

Day Trading

A trading style where all positions are opened and closed within the same trading day.

Position Sizing

Determining how many shares or contracts to trade based on account size and risk per trade.

Entry

The price and moment at which a trader opens a position.

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What Is Swing Trading?

Level 1: Foundation · 15 min