Swing trading: what's your typical holding period?

Swing trades last days to weeks, and the holding period decides everything else: the time frame you analyse, the stops you need and the swap you pay. New swing traders usually discover swap costs on their first statement.

Share:

• your average hold and your maximum
• how swap changes the economics of your holds
• the time frame that drives your entries

The trading styles guide and trading costs guide frame the trade-offs.