🟢 1. Day Trading
Timeframe: Intraday (same day)
Goal: Profit from short-term price movements
Typical Assets: Stocks, forex, crypto, futures
Key Tools: Technical analysis, real-time charts
Risks: High – due to fast-paced decisions
🔵 2. Swing Trading
Timeframe: Days to weeks
Goal: Capture "swings" or trends in price movements
Typical Assets: Stocks, forex, options
Key Tools: Technical and fundamental analysis
Risks: Moderate – trades held longer, but still volatile
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🟠 3. Position Trading
Timeframe: Weeks to months (sometimes years)
Goal: Long-term trend following
Typical Assets: Stocks, bonds, ETFs
Key Tools: Fundamental analysis
Risks: Lower – more stable, but still exposed to market shifts
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🔴 4. Scalping
Timeframe: Seconds to minutes
Goal: Tiny profits on high volume trades
Typical Assets: Forex, futures, crypto
Key Tools: Fast execution, algorithms, Level 2 quotes
Risks: Very high – requires precision and speed
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Summary Table
Type Timeframe Risk Skill Required Automation Possible
Day Trading Minutes–Hours High High Partial
Swing Trading Days–Weeks Moderate
