Last week we explored swing trading, a trading method focused on capturing short-term price movements over several days to a few weeks. Swing trading introduced faster decision-making, tighter risk control, and a heavier reliance on technical structure. This week, we move to the most active end of the spectrum and examine day trading. This approach compresses time frames even further and demands precision, discipline, and focus.
Read MoreLast week we explored positional trading as the next step beyond traditional investing styles like value, growth, income, and quality. That discussion focused on medium-term moves and structured discipline. This week we turn our attention to swing trading, a strategy that seeks to capture price movements on a shorter time frame while still relying on technical analysis and risk control.
Read MoreLast week we explored the four traditional styles of investing: value, growth, income, and quality. Those approaches are designed to compound capital steadily over long periods and form the backbone of long-term portfolios. This week, we move one step further along the strategy spectrum and introduce positional trading. It sits between investing and shorter-term trading, retaining structure and discipline while placing more emphasis on timing and market behaviour.
Read MoreEvery trader dreams of nailing the perfect trade, buying at the bottom, selling at the top, and walking away untouched by drawdown. It is a seductive fantasy, fuelled by hindsight charts, trading influencers, and the belief that precision equals profit. But the truth is that the perfect entry does not exist. Professionals do not chase perfection; they build into positions. The secret is not timing the turn but scaling with discipline and letting the market prove you right.
Read MoreLast week we started the conversation around different investing strategies, specifically focusing on the four main ‘styles’ of investing that exist. This week we’re looking at these styles in more detail.
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