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Which trading style (and trading strategy) one elects to follow is an important step in the development of a professional trader. There are four primary trading styles, each of which possesses different holding periods and, therefore, attracts different types of traders. Day trading and swing trading are two popular trading styles that are often employed, whether in the Forex market, the stock market or any type of financial instrument traded.
Day traders typically open and close 1-3 trading positions on the same day, thus targeting short-term intraday price movement; swing traders, on the other hand, may hold their positions open for several days or weeks, thus targeting more of a medium-term approach. In addition to day trading and swing trading, scalping represents another active short-term trading style that involves the execution of multiple trading positions per day, while at the longer end of the spectrum, we have position trading: an investment-style approach whereby the trader maintains open positions for months (if not years) at a time.
Choosing whether to venture into short-term day trading or more medium-term swing trading will ultimately depend on you. The points highlighted above should provide some basic guidance to help make this decision. Ultimately, though, things like your current lifestyle, your risk tolerance, financial goals, experience level and account size will affect which trading style you choose.
If you are a quick thinker and can handle the stress of short-term price movement, then day trading may be a good option. Yet, if you favour a slower pace of trading where you may only need to check in at your trading desk a couple of times per day, swing trading may be a better choice. While some say you need to be more patient the longer the timeframe (swing trading and position trading, for instance), patience is necessary for both short-term active trading and medium- to longer-term trading.
If you are not sure which trading style is right for you, it is a good idea to start with a demo trading account. This will allow you to test both trading strategies and trading styles in real time without risking live funds.
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