#TradingTypes101

There are several types of trading strategies, each with its unique characteristics and

- *Day Trading*: Buying and selling stocks within the same trading day, typically between 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM. Day traders hold stocks for only a few minutes or hours and must close their positions before the market closes.

- *Swing Trading*: Purchasing a stock and holding it for several days or a week to capitalize on short-term stock patterns and trends. Swing traders need adequate knowledge of stock trends and patterns.

- *Scalping or Micro Trading*: Making numerous small profits from rapid trades, buying and selling stocks within a very short timeframe. Scalping demands a keen understanding of market trends and quick execution.

- *Momentum Trading*: Capitalizing on significant price movements, either upwards or downwards. Momentum traders look for stocks breaking out or expected to experience a sharp price shift.

- *Position Trading*: A long-term trading strategy involving buying an investment with the expectation that it will appreciate over time. Position traders hold their positions for weeks or months, focusing on long-term price movements ¹.

* traders look for stocks breaking out or expected to experience a sharp price shift.

- *Position Trading*: A long-term trading strategy involving buying an investment with the expectation that it will appreciate over time. Position traders hold their positions for weeks or months, focusing on long-term price movements