Trading styles · Rookie
Swing trading
What does Swing trading mean?
Swing trading aims to capture moves over multiple sessions, often holding positions for days rather than minutes. It exposes positions to overnight and weekend conditions.
Example
A trader holds a position across several daily candles.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Check holding permissions and financing costs before applying the style to a prop account.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.