Hey all,

I’ve been trading for several months now mostly dabbling in day trading and swing trading, but I’m still trying to figure out which strategy is the ‘best’. I’m not seeing a huge difference in terms of my returns/losses so I’m hoping to get some views from experienced traders here who have tried both.

Here’s where I’m at:

Day trading really appeals to me because of the fast turnover and the idea of not holding positions overnight (avoiding that overnight risk). However, I must admist I find it a bit stressful and hard to keep up with. I often end up glued to the screen for hours and I’m wondering if this is really sustainable in the long term.

Swing trading feels less intense and I like the idea of holding positions for several days to catch larger price moves. But I’ve noticed that swing trades require a lot more patience, and I’m often dealing with overnight risk, gaps, and market unpredictability.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has a strong preference or has found success with one over the other.

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[Sal]

For me it’s day trading. I enjoy the pace and see more potential in faster trade setups.

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[Joan]

I ran into loads of stumbling blocks day trading and saw limited returns and high stress. Then I switched to swing trading on a higher timeframe which has been so eye opening.

It’s ultimately a personal decision – I just wouldn’t expect to see huge returns from either, especially if you’re pretty green to trading.

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[Delph]

I shoot for day trades over swing trades but it’s tough. The gains aren’t consistent and it soaks up a lot of time. Given this forum is about day trading I imagine day trading is going to get the majority vote.

I know some people find more success in swing trading though so it’s whatever works best for you.

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