#TradingTypes101 Trading Types 101 📊💹
Here’s a simple breakdown of the main types of trading so you can understand what’s out there and which might suit your style or goals:
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1. Scalping ⚡
Timeframe: Seconds to minutes
Goal: Small, quick profits from minor price changes
Common Markets: Forex, crypto, options
Tools Needed: Fast execution, strong internet, charts
Example: Open a trade and close it 1 minute later for a $1 profit
> ✅ Best for: People who love fast decisions and can watch charts constantly.
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2. Day Trading ☀️
Timeframe: Minutes to a full day
Goal: Profit from price movement within the same day
No overnight positions
Common Markets: Stocks, forex, crypto, options
Example: Buy in the morning, sell before market closes
> ✅ Best for: Active traders who can dedicate a few hours daily.
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3. Swing Trading 🌙
Timeframe: Days to weeks
Goal: Catch larger "swings" in price
Less screen time than day trading
Uses both technical & fundamental analysis
> ✅ Best for: People with jobs or other commitments but still want to trade.
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4. Position Trading 🏛️
Timeframe: Weeks to months (even years)
Goal: Profit from long-term trends
Focuses heavily on fundamentals
Rare trades, more like investing
> ✅ Best for: Patient traders who don’t want daily action.
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5. Options Trading 🧩
You trade contracts not the asset directly
Can profit from price going up, down, or staying still
Complex but powerful
Includes strategies like puts, calls, spreads, etc.
> ✅ Best for: Traders willing to learn and manage risk tightly.
