The 6 Rules of Swing Trading.

Harneet Singh Kharbanda
28 Aug 202415:06

Summary

TLDRThe video discusses six key rules for successful swing trading. The first rule advises avoiding the first hour of trading due to market volatility. The second rule emphasizes taking smaller positions to avoid emotional reactions. The importance of trading only above the 50 EMA is highlighted, as it indicates strong momentum. The video also advises sitting on cash during periods of low market activity and booking partial profits to ride trends longer. Lastly, it stresses the importance of not checking your P&L throughout the day to prevent emotional decisions and missed opportunities.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Avoid logging into the market during the first hour of trading to prevent emotional decisions driven by volatility.
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Don't enter trades too quickly based on early market movement without confirmation, as this can lead to losses.
  • โš–๏ธ Position sizing is crucial. Start small, investing 5-7% of your capital, and add positions as the trade moves in your favor.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Avoid trading stocks that are trading below the 50 EMA (Exponential Moving Average), as these are not ideal for swing trading.
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ When market breadth and momentum are weak, it's better to sit on cash and avoid unnecessary trades.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Book part of your position to secure profits while continuing to ride the trend for further gains.
  • ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ Avoid looking at your P&L (Profit and Loss) throughout the day, as it amplifies emotions and leads to impulsive decisions.
  • ๐Ÿ” Focus on quality trades, not quantity. Fewer, well-thought-out trades are more profitable in the long run.
  • ๐Ÿค” Swing traders are momentum traders; buy high-quality stocks during a strong trend and sell at higher prices.
  • ๐Ÿง  Control your emotions by sticking to a strategy, not reacting to every market movement or P&L fluctuation.
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