Swing trading
TradingDefinition
Holding positions for several days to a few weeks to capture short-to-intermediate price swings. Less time-intensive than day trading; uses technical analysis, momentum signals, or news catalysts.
Round trips per year typically 20-100. Tax inefficient (short-term gains). Best for stocks with clean technical patterns and adequate liquidity. Most retail swing traders also underperform buy-and-hold over long periods.
Round trips per year typically 20-100. Tax inefficient (short-term gains). Best for stocks with clean technical patterns and adequate liquidity. Most retail swing traders also underperform buy-and-hold over long periods.