It looks like you mentioned #TradingTypes101—are you looking for an overview of different types of trading? Here's a quick breakdown of the main types of trading styles in the financial markets:
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📈 1. Day Trading
Timeframe: Intraday (positions opened and closed within the same day)
Instruments: Stocks, forex, futures, crypto
Goal: Profit from small price movements
Requires: Fast decision-making, technical analysis, risk management
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🕒 2. Swing Trading
Timeframe: Days to weeks
Instruments: Stocks, forex, options, crypto
Goal: Capture short- to medium-term trends
Requires: Technical + some fundamental analysis, patience
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📅 3. Position Trading
Timeframe: Weeks to months (sometimes years)
Instruments: Stocks, ETFs, commodities, crypto
Goal: Profit from long-term trends
Requires: Strong fundamental analysis, less screen time
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⚡ 4. Scalping
Timeframe: Seconds to minutes
Instruments: Forex, futures, crypto
Goal: Many small gains that add up
Requires: High-speed execution, technical skills, focus
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💻 5. Algorithmic/Quant Trading
Timeframe: Varies (often fast)
Instruments: All major markets
Goal: Use programmed strategies to automate trades
Requires: Coding knowledge (e.g., Python), statistical models
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🌍 6. Copy or Social Trading
Timeframe: Depends on the copied trader
Instruments: Varies widely
Goal: Follow and replicate expert traders
Requires: Choosing reliable platforms and traders
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📊 7. Options Trading
Timeframe: Days to months (contract-based)
Instruments: Options on stocks, ETFs, indices
Goal: Leverage price moves, hedge, or generate income
Requires: Understanding options strategies (calls, puts, spreads)
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