#TradingTypes101
– Let’s break down the most common trading styles in the financial markets
🔹 1. Day Trading
⏱Timeframe: Same-day trades
Goal: Profit from intraday price swings
Tools: Real-time data, technical analysis
Risk: High – fast decisions in a volatile environment
🔹 2. Swing Trading
⏱ Timeframe: A few days to weeks
Goal: Ride short- to medium-term trends
Tools: Chart patterns, RSI, MACD
Risk: Moderate – more relaxed pace than day trading
🔹 3. Scalping
⏱ Timeframe: Seconds to minutes
Goal: Quick profits from micro price moves
Risk: Very high – speed and accuracy are non-negotiable
🔹 4. Position Trading
⏱ Timeframe: Weeks to years
🔹 5. Algorithmic Trading
⏱ Timeframe: Variable – fully automated
🔹 6. Options Trading
⏱ Timeframe: Based on contract expiry
🔹 7. Copy/Social Trading
⏱ Timeframe: Mirrors another trader’s actions
