What timeframe do you use the most ?

Hi,

I'm asking this question because I'm curious about your preference regarding this crucial aspect of trading also don't hesitate to precise if you are a scalper, a day trader or a swing trader.

To answer my own question, I am a day trader and I mostly use the 5-Minute timeframe !

 

You really should be using the search. This was just asked a month ago.

 

Oh really ? My bad I'm new here, english is not even my native tongue and I'm just dicovering how the site works.

If you could redirect me to a similar poll with a large number of replies I would appreciate !

 

All of them.

ps rule #1 don't listen to anyone around here that's not a mod telling you what you should be doing, additionally if they've only been here less than two years LOL. Topics get recycled over and over and usually get an array of different answers each time (and search can often be either overwhelming, inconclusive, not as specific, or old etc, such as the search for time frame.)

 

5 minutes is investing not scalping

 

so right you are

 

Google site:elitetrader.com inurl:timeframe

https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/what-is-your-favorite-timeframe.370231/

 

I like to start at the weekly and then zoom in. The absolute worst timeframe is 1min!

 

Daily chart for TA analysis and pattern scanning
Trade(Entry/Exit) - 5 minute chart

 

What does it mean "use the most"? I use all of them from the Yearly down to 1-minute, and that is for every trading or investment decision that I make. As to which one of them gives me the most information - I would say 1H for day trading, Daily for swing trading and Yearly for investing.