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Swing trading is a strategy focused on capturing short- to medium-term gains in a stock (or any financial instrument) over a period ranging from a few days to several weeks. Unlike day trading, which involves buying and selling securities within the same day, swing traders hold positions longer, aiming to benefit from short-term price swings.

Key Aspects of Swing Trading:

1.Profit Targets and Holding Periods: Swing traders typically target smaller gains per trade, usually around 5-10%, and positions are held for a few days to a couple of weeks​ (Investor's Business Daily)​​ (Charles Schwab)​.

2.Risk Management: Effective swing trading involves managing risk by setting stop-loss orders to limit potential losses. A common practice is to set stop-loss levels at 3-4% below the entry price, ensuring a favorable risk-to-reward ratio​ (Equity X India)​.

3.Trading Strategies: Common strategies include breakout trading (buying a stock as it breaks out of a defined range or pattern) and trend following (entering trades in the direction of the prevailing market trend). Some swing traders also use counter-trend strategies, looking for reversals in existing trends​

4.Psychological and Capital Considerations: Swing trading requires less capital compared to day trading, as it doesn't necessitate meeting the high margin requirements needed to handle intraday price fluctuations. It also tends to be less stressful since traders have more time to analyze the market and make decisions without the need for immediate execution​

5.Tools and Indicators: Swing traders often use technical analysis tools such as moving averages, momentum indicators, and chart patterns like head and shoulders or cup and handle to identify potential trade opportunities

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