This popular short-to-medium term trading approach aims to profit from price "swings" in financial markets. Traders identify potential price movements (up or down) over a few days to several weeks, holding positions to capture a portion of these swings.

Key elements often include:

* Technical Analysis: Utilising indicators like moving averages, RSI, and MACD to spot trends, support/resistance levels, and entry/exit points.

* Risk Management: Setting stop-loss orders to limit potential losses and defining profit targets.

* Patience: Waiting for optimal entry and exit signals rather than impulsive trading.

Swing trading sits between day trading (very short-term) and long-term investing