How much of trading is screen time, really?
Watching the screen feels like working, but most of the actual job — planning, journaling, review — happens away from the chart. Beginners often invert this.
Share:
- how many hours a day you watch charts
- how many you spend on planning and review
- the ratio that works for your style
The trading styles guide shows how the ratio changes from scalping to position trading.
Background: Scalping, day trading, swing trading and position trading compared
Trading styles differ in holding time, costs, screen time and overnight risk. Compare them side by side to find the style that fits your schedule and account.
What is the difference between swing trading and day trading?
Day traders close every position within the same day, so they avoid swap and weekend gaps. Swing traders hold for days or weeks, paying or receiving swap and carrying gap risk, but their costs are smaller relative to their targets.
Is scalping a good style for beginners?
Scalping is difficult because costs are large relative to small targets: a 1-pip spread is 20% of a 5-pip target. It also demands fast execution and constant attention.
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