As a swing trader, you have an arsenal of technical indicators you can rely on to help you uncover opportunities and execute trades. However, among the most frequently used indicators are moving averages. From the SMA (simple moving average) to the EMA (exponential moving average), to the MACD (moving average convergence divergence) - there [...]
As you conduct analysis on stocks, there are so many different forms of analysis you can use. We've covered all the best indicators for swing trading in a separate blog post. But, did you know you can also use different time frames when analyzing stocks and looking at these indicators? Looking at the different [...]
How long is a swing trade supposed to last before you can sell it off? This is a common question new investors ask. And frankly, seasoned investors also ponder the timing of their exit strategy, too. So - how long should you hold a swing trade before selling? The short answer is...it depends. No [...]
Curious about what percentage of swing traders make money? Want to learn how much swing traders make on average? In this article, we’re going to address these two questions and evaluate the average swing trading success rate as a whole. Maybe you’ve been on the fence about trying this investment strategy out yourself. If [...]
So you know you want to begin investing - and you've decided to go all in on the swing trading strategy. Great choice - compared to day trading, swing trading takes far less time and in some cases, delivers more impressive yields. But there's just one question you have...how to find stocks for swing [...]
When it comes to the investors who prefer active trading over passive management, there are typically two main strategies they can implement: swing trading vs day trading. Both providing ways for investors to make money off of market volatility, traders may utilize elements of both swing trading and day trading strategies in their portfolios, though [...]
Swing Trading Success with VectorVest 10 steps for a successful swing trading plan by Dr. David Paul This is a written walk-through of the talk that I presented during the 2022 VectorVest Two-Day Investment Seminar. I used many charts to illustrate the points below and their nuances in the talk. [...]
Swing trading vs scalping - what is the difference between these two trading styles, and which is the best strategy for you? As you'll soon discover, the answer depends on how much risk you can tolerate and how much time you want to spend in front of your computer executing trades. If you possess great [...]
Position trading vs swing trading - which of these trading styles is right for you? The answer will mainly depend on how long you want to hold an asset before capturing profits. But as you'll soon discover, this is just one of the many factors affecting your ideal trading strategy. Swing traders capitalize on short-term [...]
There is really only one reason people invest in the stock market - to make money. And chances are, that's why you're here today. You want to learn - is swing trading profitable? And if so, just how profitable is swing trading? This is one of the most common questions those looking to get started [...]
