#SwingTradingStrategy
✅ 1. Identify the Right Market Conditions
Swing trading works best in stable or trending markets, not highly volatile or choppy conditions. Tools like:
• ADX (Average Directional Index) to gauge trend strength
• VIX (Volatility Index) to assess market volatility
🔍 2. Stock Screening Criteria
Use a screener to find strong setups. Key filters:
• High relative volume (RVOL > 1.5)
• Price above 20/50/200 EMA (for bullish trades)
• RSI between 40-60 for potential breakout plays
• ATR for volatility analysis (choose higher ATR for larger swings)
Platforms like Finviz, TradingView, or ThinkOrSwim can be used.
📈 3. Technical Setup
Common swing trading patterns:
• Bullish/Bearish Flags
• Cup and Handle
• Double Bottom/Top
• Breakouts from consolidation
Confirm with indicators:
• Moving Averages (20 EMA crossover)
• RSI divergence
• MACD crossovers
• Volume confirmation
📅 4. Entry & Exit Rules
Entry Triggers:
• Price breaks above a key resistance on high volume
• Retest of support (bounce) after breakout
Exit Targets:
• Use Fibonacci extensions for target zones
• ATR-based profit target (e.g., 2x ATR)
• Exit partial position at 1st target, move stop to breakeven
🛡️ 5. Risk Management
• Risk only 1–2% of your capital per trade
• Always set a stop-loss based on technical levels (below support, or 1.5x ATR)
• Position sizing formula:
Position Size = (Account Risk per Trade) / (Entry Price - Stop Loss)