#TradingTypes101 The differences between day trading, scalping, and swing trading are primarily the time a trade is held and the frequency of trades:

• Scalping: It is the fastest strategy, with trades lasting seconds or minutes. The scalper seeks small profits on many very short movements and makes many trades a day.

• Day trading: It involves opening and closing positions within the same day, but trades can last minutes or hours. The day trader does not hold positions overnight, avoiding overnight risks.

• Swing trading: Positions are held from several days to weeks, aiming to take advantage of wider movements and market trends. The swing trader accepts pullbacks and greater risk to achieve higher profits.