Swing Trading

Capture directional moves that play out over several days to weeks using a repeatable process and strict risk management.

Core setups

  • Breakout + retest on rising volume
  • Pullback to 20/50 EMA with trend alignment
  • Range expansion from volatility compression

Risk controls

  • Position sizing by ATR and stop distance
  • Max daily loss and per-trade risk caps
  • Time stop if thesis invalidates

Tools

  • Scanner: relative strength + volume surge
  • Watchlists with tags by sector/theme
  • Alerts on key levels and moving averages

Playbook

  1. Scan for candidates showing trend and relative strength
  2. Define trigger: breakout above level or pullback entry
  3. Set stop at technical invalidation (e.g., swing low)
  4. Plan targets using R multiples or key resistance
  5. Execute with bracket orders; trail if momentum extends

Typical timeframes

Entries on 30m–2h, context from daily/weekly, and risk measured with ATR(14). Avoid earnings and macro events that distort moves.

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