What is the best swing trading strategy for beginners?

The RSI-2 strategy by Larry Connors is excellent for beginners because it has clear, mechanical rules with no ambiguity. It uses only two indicators (RSI and a moving average) and has been extensively backtested.

Should I use mean reversion or trend following?

Both approaches work. Mean reversion strategies tend to have higher win rates but smaller winners. Trend following has lower win rates but much larger winners. Many traders use both, switching based on market conditions.

Strategy Library

Proven swing trading strategies with step-by-step lessons

Disclaimer

These strategies are presented for educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All trading involves risk of loss. Test any strategy thoroughly with paper trading before risking real capital.

Mean Reversion Strategies

(Larry Connors)

The RSI-2 Strategy (Larry Connors)

Master the RSI-2 mean reversion strategy: 2-period RSI, 200-SMA filter, 5-SMA exit, entry timing. Real trade examples and scanner.

Advanced30 minLarry Connors

The RSI-25 Strategy for ETFs (Larry Connors)

Trade ETF pullbacks with the RSI-25 strategy: 4-period RSI, 200-day MA filter, and aggressive scaling entry variant.

Advanced22 minLarry Connors

Trend Following Strategies

The Holy Grail Strategy (Linda Bradford Raschke)

Master the Holy Grail strategy: ADX > 30 trend filter, 20-SMA pullback entry, swing low stop. Step-by-step with real chart examples.

Advanced30 minLinda Bradford Raschke

The 50-50 Strategy (Dr. Charles Schaap)

Trade pullbacks to the 50-day MA with RSI confirmation. Multi-timeframe trend trading using 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

Advanced28 minDr. Charles Schaap

Breakout Trading Strategies

Trade valid breakouts with volume confirmation, avoid false breakouts, and calculate measuring targets from chart patterns.

Advanced22 min

Pullback Trading Strategies

Master pullback entries: first pullback after breakout, MA pullbacks, volume dry-up confirmation, and flag/pennant continuations.

Advanced22 min

Other Strategies

Gap Trading for Swing Traders

Trade overnight gaps with gap-and-go and gap-fade strategies. Gap fill analysis and earnings gap plays for swing traders.

Advanced20 min

Sector Rotation & Relative Strength

Understand how money flows between sectors, use sector ETFs for confirmation, and apply relative strength analysis to stock selection.

Advanced22 min

Options Basics for Swing Traders

Enhance swing trades with options: covered calls, protective puts, debit spreads. Basic Greeks (delta, theta) for swing traders.

Advanced25 min

Strategy Selection Framework

Match strategies to market conditions. Build a multi-strategy approach and create your personal strategy playbook.

Advanced20 min

Not sure where to start?

Begin with the overview lesson that compares mean reversion and trend following approaches, then explore individual strategies.

Start with the Overview