How did you find your trading style?

Scalping, day trading, swing or position — the style that fits your schedule and temperament beats the one with the best marketing. Most beginners try everything in the wrong order: fastest first.

How did you find your trading style? — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

How did you settle?

  • the styles you tried and discarded
  • what made the final one fit
  • how long the search took
How did you find your trading style? — candlestick anatomy diagram
The parts of a candlestick: wick, body, open and close

The trading styles guide compares the four on time, stress and frequency.

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