What are the main trading styles?

Learn the basics of day trading, swing trading, position trading, and scalping and how they differ in speed and risk.

There are four common trading styles, each with a different time frame and goal:

  • Day trading: Buy and sell within the same day.

  • Swing trading: Hold trades for a few days to capture short-term trends.

  • Position trading: Hold for weeks or months, following larger trends.

  • Scalping: Make many quick trades for small profits.

In short: Shorter trades need more attention; longer ones need more patience.

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