Trading glossaryReviewed 16 July 2026
Definition
Swing trading seeks to capture price moves lasting several sessions or longer while accepting overnight and event risk between entry and exit.
In market context
Traders may combine trend, support and resistance, momentum, or fundamental catalysts to define a setup. Holding beyond one session reduces intraday decision frequency but introduces gaps, financing, and periods when immediate execution is unavailable. A swing-trading plan should specify position size, invalidation, expected holding period, event exposure, and exit rules rather than relying on the label as a complete strategy.
Source
Use the primary source for fuller regulatory or market context.