#TradingTypes101 Types of Trading (Trading Types)

1. Scalping

⏱️ Duration: A few seconds to minutes.

💡 Objective: Take small profits but very frequently.

📊 Characteristics: Requires high focus and quick execution. Use short-term charts (1–5 minutes).

⚠️ Suitable for: Those who like speed & can monitor the screen continuously.

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2. Day Trading

⏱️ Duration: Buy and sell on the same day (no overnight positions).

💡 Objective: Profit from daily price movements.

📊 Characteristics: Use 15-minute to 1-hour charts. Requires active monitoring.

⚠️ Suitable for: Those who have full-time availability for trading.

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3. Swing Trading

⏱️ Duration: A few days to a few weeks.

💡 Objective: Capture medium-term trend movements.

📊 Characteristics: Relies on technical analysis + trends. 4-hour to daily charts.

⚠️ Suitable for: Those who work but can still check the market daily.

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4. Position Trading

⏱️ Duration: Weeks to months, even years.

💡 Objective: Profit from long-term trends.

📊 Characteristics: Focus on fundamental analysis & major trends.

⚠️ Suitable for: Those who prefer long-term investments.

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5. Copy Trading / Social Trading

🧑‍💻 How it works: You automatically copy the strategies and positions of professional traders.

📉 Risks still exist, even if you are not trading yourself.

⚠️ Suitable for: Beginners who cannot read charts or analyze on their own.