Short-Term vs. Swing: Which Trading Method Can Help You Profit Faster?
Friends who trade often struggle with a question: should you engage in the excitement of short-term trading or the stability of swing trading?
Today, I’ll share my practical experience with you
The Temptations and Traps of Short-Term Trading
Opportunities arise every minute, the 5-minute candlestick holds hidden treasures
Enter the market in the morning and close the position by the end of the day, sleep soundly at night
Strict stop-loss is like a safety rope, how much you lose is up to you
But the cost you pay is:
Staring at the screen for 12 hours without blinking
Transaction fees eat up 30% of your profits
You need a strong heart, with blood pressure of 180 being the norm
The Secret Weapon of Swing Trading
Weekly charts determine direction, daily charts find entry points
Trade only 3 times a week, saving time to spend with family
Avoid the black swan of margin calls in the early hours
But experts understand:
Holding positions overnight is like walking on a tightrope
Missing the best selling point is more painful than being trapped
You must be able to endure like a hunter
Remember: there is no best trading method, only the one that suits you the most
When you encounter five consecutive stop-losses, short-term traders will increase their positions to recover losses, while swing traders will turn off their devices and take a break. What will you do?