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📈Swing trading

Short-term trading over days to weeks — setups, breakouts, position handling and timing entries and exits.

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Swing trading — overview

Swing trading is a shorter-term style with a horizon of days to weeks — between day trading (positions closed by end of day) and long-term investing (holding for months and years). A swing trader tries to catch a single price "swing": enter on a signal, hold a few days to weeks and exit by predefined rules. The basis is technical setups — a breakout from consolidation, a pullback to support, momentum after a catalyst — and strict risk management. Unlike long-term investing, where company quality decides, swing trading is decided by timing and discipline. Every trade has a preset entry price, a stop (where you admit you are wrong) and a target. Position size is derived from the stop distance so a single loss does not threaten the account. This is why a trade journal and strict rule-following are essential in swing trading — one emotion-driven trade can wipe out the results of many disciplined ones. QMA detects swing patterns, computes their historical hit rate with trade counts and statistical significance, and flags signal freshness (how long a setup stays valid). It describes the setup, its entry and exit rules and its risks — it never issues a "buy now" instruction. This is educational and analytical content.

Swing trading articles

MACD: как читать пересечения, гистограмму и дивергенции без ложных сигналов

MACD — самый цитируемый индикатор импульса в мире и одновременно самый часто неправильно интерпретируемый. Мы покажем, что он на самом деле измеряет, как читать гистограмму и дивергенции — и почему он генерирует один ложный сигнал за другим на боковом рынке.

Intermediate 6 min

Swing Trading Using the CANSLIM Method by William O'Neil

In this article, we will take an in-depth look at William O'Neil's CANSLIM method, which is an effective approach to swing trading. We will explore the seven key components of this strategy.

Advanced 18 min

Свинг-трейдинг: VCP-пробой против стиля Минервини в QMA Power Setup

In this article, we will explore the swing trading methodology using the Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP) and the Minervini style. We will examine the key components that create a successful strategy, including exit rules and backtesting.

Advanced 5 min

Breakout or Pullback? The Difference in Risk and Entry Psychology

The price has just broken through resistance — do you jump into the strength, or wait for a return to support? We analyze both entry styles with numbers, risks, and stop-alert settings.

Intermediate 6 min

Серия "Вход в позицию" (1/11): Как определить тренд, используя пики, впадины и скользящие средние

Ловля падающего ножа кажется соблазнительной, но данные рассказывают другую историю. Научитесь различать восходящие и нисходящие тренды, используйте скользящие средние как компас и поймите, почему вход в направлении тренда статистически удобнее, чем плыть против течения.

Intermediate 6 min

Лучший скринер акций для свинг-трейдинга: что он должен уметь на самом деле

Свинг-трейдер не может вручную просматривать сотни графиков каждый вечер. Это практическое руководство покупателя на понятном языке о том, что хороший скринер для свинг-трейдинга обязан делать: фильтрация по моментуму и относительной силе, выявление всплесков объёма, распознавание технических паттернов, подтверждение на нескольких таймфреймах, отслеживание свежести сигналов и связь фундаментальных данных с действиями крупных игроков — плюс чеклист требований к инструменту.

Intermediate 6 min

Свинг-трейдинг vs инвестирование: в чём разница (и кому что подходит)

Свинг-трейдинг и инвестирование звучат похоже, но это два разных мира — разные временны́е горизонты, разные данные, разная психология и даже разные налоги. Мы понятным языком объясняем, чем они отличаются, как на самом деле дополняют друг друга и как понять, какой подход подходит именно вам. Без жаргона, с примерами.

Beginner 7 min

Swing Trading: QMA Episodic Pivot Setup for Advanced Traders

A breakdown of the Episodic Pivot swing pattern: what forms it, how the platform describes it, and why no performance figure is attached to it.

Advanced 7 min

RSI as a Thermometer, Not a Traffic Light: What the 70/30 Number Really Means

RSI shows 78 and you're expecting a drop. Instead, the price continues to rise for seven consecutive days. We'll explain why this happens and how to read RSI so it doesn't confuse you.

Intermediate 6 min

Swing Trading and Volume Breakout: How to Do It with QMA

This article focuses on swing trading strategies centered around volume breakouts, and how to use quality filters to reduce risks associated with pump-and-dump schemes.

Intermediate 5 min

BOS vs. CHoCH: How 40 pips decide if a trend lives or dies

BOS confirms the continuation of a trend, while CHoCH is the first warning of a change in character. We will demonstrate the difference with numbers and also where this concept fails.

Advanced 7 min

Swing Trading with QMA Quality Momentum: Low-Risk Strategy

In this article, we will explore the proprietary multi-factor swing trading strategy known as QMA Quality Momentum. We will focus particularly on the low-risk strategy and the importance of insider buying as a key confirmation signal.

Intermediate 6 min

Как находить акции на пробое раньше толпы

Пробои можно заметить заблаговременно — если знать, на что смотреть. Это практическое руководство объясняет, что такое пробой на самом деле, какие условия ему сопутствуют (объём, сужение диапазона, относительная сила, отраслевой попутный ветер), как отличить настоящий пробой от ложного и как управлять риском при входе — без необходимости листать сотни графиков каждый вечер.

Intermediate 6 min

Price Shows Direction, Volume Shows Strength: A Guide to Reading Volume During Breakouts

Price tells you WHERE the market moved. Volume suggests whether it meant it. The key to distinguishing a genuine breakout from a trap lies in the fuel, without which no movement will go far.

Intermediate 6 min

Timing Entry Series (2/11): Support and Resistance — Where Price "Bounces" and Why

Why do charts behave as if they have their own memory, and how can support and resistance zones be turned into logical entry points with minimal risk?

Intermediate 5 min

Молоты и модели поглощения: что свечные графики показывают о борьбе покупателей и продавцов

Свечной график похож на запись схватки между покупателями и продавцами за определённый период. Разберём, как читать молот и поглощение — и почему они работают только там, где происходит что-то важное.

Intermediate 6 min

The Magic of Fibonacci: Why Traders Bet on the 'Golden Pocket' and Where the Traps Lie

Fibonacci levels on charts fascinate traders around the world. Is it the magic of numbers, or a self-fulfilling prophecy? Explore with us how they are used, where the traps lie, and why the 'golden pocket' is not just a random zone.

Advanced 7 min

Where to Buy Cheaply in a Trend? Premium, Discount, and 50% Balance Will Help You

Price moves in cycles of expansion and contraction. Understanding whether it is currently in a relative 'premium' (expensive) or 'discount' (cheap) compared to its recent range is crucial for effective timing of entries and exits. Discover why entering from a discount in a trend is statistically more advantageous.

Advanced 6 min

Price Action (Step 1 of 12): How to Read a Clean Chart When You're Blinded by Ten Indicators

You've got RSI, MACD, three moving averages, Bollinger Bands, and stochastic on your chart — and you still don't know what to do. Maybe it's because you've stopped seeing the only thing that holds real information: the price itself.

Advanced 6 min

Price Action Series (Step 9/12): Multi-timeframe Price Action — Why One Chart Isn't Enough

A higher timeframe shows context, while a lower one seeks a more precise trigger. A practical guide to multi-timeframe chart reading without magic, featuring a supply zone, hourly trigger, and stop-alert.

Advanced 9 min

Moving averages in practice: Why they work, but not always

50denní a 200denní klouzavý průměr fungují jako dynamická hladina podpory a filtr trendu – ukážeme si na konkrétním příkladu, jak číst golden cross i death cross, proč mají zpoždění a proč není dobrý nápad obchodovat každé jejich dotknutí.

Intermediate 6 min

Entry, stop-alert a cíl jako jeden celek: proč samotný vstup nestačí

Pokročilé načasování vstupu není o kouzelném bodu v grafu. Je to plán, kde entry, stop-alert, cíl a velikost pozice drží pohromadě jako nohy stolu. Jakmile jedna chybí, obchod se kýve.

Intermediate 10 min

RSI a MACD: Jak odhalit skryté pasti trhu a lépe načasovat nákup

Naučte se, jak indikátory RSI a MACD mohou odhalit skryté nesrovnalosti na trhu, jako jsou divergence, a pomoci vám s přesnějším načasováním vstupu. Odhalte, kdy cena klame a indikátor ukazuje pravou sílu trendu.

Intermediate 6 min

Proč se trh nadechuje k akci? Odhalte sílu supply a demand zón

Proč cena reaguje na určitých místech v grafu? Odhalte sílu supply a demand zón, kde se historicky střetává nabídka s poptávkou, a naučte se je efektivně identifikovat pro lepší čtení trhu.

Advanced 5 min

When It's Better Not to Invest: Patience Pays Off When the Market is Silent

In investing, the best action isn't always the one that's taken. Sometimes, the best choice is simply to wait. Explore when market context, upcoming events, or a lack of confirmation suggest that you should keep your finger on the trigger and let your capital rest.

Intermediate 6 min

Proč trh „loví“ stop-lossy? Pochopte, jak se vyhnout častým chybám

Proč se cena občas jen krátce dotkne zdánlivě klíčové úrovně, aby se pak otočila? Odpověď leží v likviditě – hromadění stop-alertů a čekajících příkazů, které fungují jako magnet pro pohyb trhu. Pochopte, jak trh „sbírá“ tuto likviditu a jak se vyhnout častým chybám.

Advanced 6 min

Proč se cena po vašem nákupu otočí? Multi-timeframe analýza vám ukáže širší kontext

Cítili jste někdy, že vaše vstupy do pozic jsou jako střelba naslepo? Že se cena po vašem nákupu otočí přesně proti vám? Možná vám chybí širší kontext. Multi-timeframe analýza vám ukáže, jak se dívat na trh z více úhlů a zvýšit pravděpodobnost úspěšného obchodu.

Intermediate 6 min

Order Blocks: Proč se cena vrací tam, kde obchodují velcí hráči?

Order block není magické místo, ale zóna, kde se koncentroval zájem velkých hráčů. Pochopte, proč se cena často vrací na 'retest' těchto oblastí a jak je správně identifikovat.

Advanced 6 min

Fair Value Gap: Proč se cena vrací vyplnit prázdno a co to znamená pro grafy

Cena někdy skočí tak rychle, že za sebou zanechá prázdnotu – takzvaný Fair Value Gap. Proč se trh často vrací, aby tyto mezery 'vyplnil', a jak tento jev využít ve svém obchodním plánu, aniž byste podlehli mýtům o jeho neomylnosti?

Advanced 7 min

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between swing trading and long-term investing?

Swing trading holds positions for days to weeks and is decided by timing and technical setups; long-term investing holds for months to years and is decided by company quality. Swing requires more discipline and time and carries higher risk.

What is a stop-loss in a swing trade?

A stop is a preset level where you exit because price moved against you. It defines the maximum loss per trade, and position size is derived from its distance. In QMA a stop is an alert, not an automatic sale.

What does signal freshness mean?

Freshness shows how long a swing setup stays valid — older signals lose relevance because price has moved since. QMA therefore shows a date and age for each signal and factors it into the rating.

QMA provides analytical and educational tools, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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