1. Scalping – A High-Speed Chase
The Upside:
1. Helped refine my strategy and execution.
2. Improved my risk management significantly.
The Reality Check:
1. Too fast-paced, requiring constant attention.
2. Emotionally and mentally exhausting.
3. Overtrading led to inconsistent results.
2. Day Trading – The Highs and Lows of the Daily Grind
What Worked:
✔ More time to analyze trades = better decision-making.
✔ Potential for solid returns with well-planned setups.
✔ I performed much better here compared to scalping.
The Tough Parts:
1. Emotionally taxing—losing days hit hard.
2. Requires hours of screen time.
3. The pressure to close trades before the market closes can be nerve-wracking.
3. Swing Trading – The Strategy That Feels Like Home
Why It Works for Me:
✔ Gives me time to prepare and enter with confidence.
✔ Less screen time, more flexibility.
✔ Higher accuracy—trades have time to play out.
✔ Less stress compared to fast-paced trading.
✔ Potential for bigger profits with strong setups.
The Challenges:
1. Requires patience—quick wins aren’t the goal.
2. Holding trades overnight can test nerves.
3. Exposure to market risk over several days.
4. Positional Trading – Playing the Long Game
The Benefits:
✔ Less exposure to short-term volatility.
✔ Potential for massive gains (25%+ moves).
✔ Less time commitment—fewer trades, bigger plays.
The Trade-Offs:
1. Capital gets tied up for long periods.
2. Requires even more patience than swing trading.
3. Not as flexible—once in, you’re committed.
Final Verdict
After testing different styles, swing trading is my favorite—it offers the best balance between flexibility, accuracy, and profit potential. I still day trade when the market sets up well and take long-term positions when I see a great opportunity.