Swing Trading
Swing trading is a trading style that aims to capture multi-day to multi-week price moves. Swing traders typically hold positions overnight and over weekends, aiming for larger individual moves than day traders.
Why it matters for traders
Swing trading offers more flexible time requirements than day trading and allows for wider stop losses and larger targets. It is well suited to traders who cannot monitor markets during the day.
How Tradapt tracks this
Tag your swing trades with setup type in Tradapt to track performance by setup. The Playbook builder is especially useful for swing traders managing multiple setups with different hold times.
Track this free in TradaptFrequently asked questions
Is swing trading better than day trading?
Neither is universally better. Day trading requires more time and focus; swing trading has overnight gap risk but fewer required hours. The best style depends on your availability, temperament, and trading edge.