Swing Trading

Swing trading is the sweet spot for most people. You don't need to stare at charts all day like day traders, but you're active enough to compound gains faster than HODLers. You're catching the meat of moves—not trying to scalp every tick or hold through 50% drawdowns. It requires patience to let trades develop but also discipline to cut losses when the setup breaks. Technical analysis is crucial. You're trading chart patterns, breakouts, and trend continuation. Fundamentals matter less than they do for long-term investing. Swing traders typically have 5-10 positions open, each with clear technical levels for entry, stop, and target.