The Overlooked Benefits of Swing Trading

What is Swing Trading?

 

Swing trading is a short- to medium-term trading strategy that involves capturing profits from price movements in a stock over a few days to several weeks. Unlike day trading, which focuses on intraday movements, swing traders hold positions longer, looking to profit from "swings" in the market—upward or downward price movements.

Benefits of Swing Trading 

  • Potential for Significant Gains

    Capturing price swings over days or weeks can yield more substantial returns.

  • Higher Rate of Accuracy

    Swing trading relies on both fundamental and technical analysis, which increases probabilities of success. 

  • Flexibility with Time

    Traders can make better informed decisions based on longer timelines. 

  • More Practical than Day Trading 

    Because positions are not monitored minute-by-minute, it's less intensive than day trading and more suitable for those who work full time.

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Key Features of Swing Trading

  • Time Horizon: Swing trades typically last from a few days to a few weeks, but not usually more than a month. The majority of our swing trades have a two week turnaround.

  • Catalysts: The most successful swing trades often have a catalyst “reinforcing” the move. Catalysts can be everything from the company giving a substantial update, or a breaking headline that impacts the entire market or industry. Overtime, you’ll learn which catalysts have a more significant impact on a stock, and which are just temporary, non-impactful catalyst. Our group focuses on finding stocks that have the strongest catalysts in order to have the highest probability of success.

  • Technical Analysis: Information is more powerful than charts/technical analysis, but charts can help you identify trends and volume. You typically want to buy companies that have substantial volume accumulating on the bullish side. Combine that with a strong catalyst and boom, you have a high probability set-up.

  • Fundamental Analysis: Companies with strong fundamentals have a higher probability of rallying. Our team reviews the three financial statements of every company we swing to ensure we buy high quality and high probability set-ups. 

  • Trend & Momentum: One of the grandest rules in the market is that the “trend is your friend.” Stocks that are going up have a tendency to continue that direction, especially if the company has strong fundamentals and a good catalyst pushing it. Swing traders look for momentum plays.

Swing trading is well-suited for traders who want to create a consistent income by capitalizing on market movements without the intensity of day trading or the long-term commitment of investing.

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Swing Trading vs. Day Trading

Traders who only rely on day trading to generate income often struggle to stay consistent. This is largely due to the rise of sophisticated trading algorithms, which execute trades with speed and precision beyond human capability, making it hard for individuals to compete. While occasional opportunities arise, day trading demands constant attention, with traders glued to screens, chasing fleeting moments.

 

For those seeking consistent income, swing trading offers a more sustainable path. Swing traders use technical and fundamental analysis, and hold positions for days or weeks, allowing market fluctuations to work in their favor without constant monitoring. By combining a longer time horizon with a broader analysis toolkit, swing trading reduces pressure and offers more opportunities for consistent profits.

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Swing Trading

Day Trading

Higher Rate of Accuracy

Battling Trading Bots and Algos

Potential for Significant Gains

Battling Trading Bots and Algos

Flexibility with Time

Not Suitable for Full-time Workers

Easy to Follow and Upkeep

Requires Constant Attention

Requires Constant Attention

Traders limited by PDT

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Drawbacks

  • Overnight Risk: Holding positions overnight or over weekends exposes traders to risks from unexpected news or events. This is why all our swing trades come equipped with stop losses in place to protect our capital. 

  • Requires Discipline: Identifying the right entry and exit points and sticking to a trading plan is crucial for success. This is why our team is dedicated to giving real-time guidance on set-up entry and exit points.

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The Overall Message

Markets are always changing, so traders who want to survive must stay adaptive to the ever-changing environment. There are times when it is more suitable to focus on day trading techniques, and times to focus on swing trading techniques. The importance is to recognize when it is proper to use one technique over the other. Swing trading usually offers a higher rate of accuracy, giving the average trader an increased chance of success on the markets. 

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