#TradingTypes101 What type of trader are you?
Understanding your own trading style is the first important step on the journey to effective investing. Here are the 4 most common types of traders:
1. Scalper – Extremely quick trading, making profits from small fluctuations within seconds to minutes. Requires high concentration and quick reactions.
2. Day Trader – Opens and closes positions within the day, does not hold overnight. Requires solid technical knowledge and time to closely monitor the market.
3. Swing Trader – Holds positions for a few days to a few weeks, taking advantage of medium-term waves. Suitable for people who do not have much time but still want to “ride the waves”.
4. Position Trader (Holder) – Long-term trading, holding positions from a few months to a few years. Prioritizes fundamental analysis, less affected by short-term noise.