What's your time frame/average hold time for a trade?

Discussion in 'Trading' started by TheDarkness, Nov 21, 2007.

What's your time frame/average hold time for a trade?

  1. Minutes

    31 vote(s)
    48.4%

  2. Hours, but still daytrader

    9 vote(s)
    14.1%

  3. Hours, and will hold overnight

    4 vote(s)
    6.3%

  4. Swing, short term 2-10 days or so

    8 vote(s)
    12.5%

  5. Position, longer term, weeks or months usually.

    12 vote(s)
    18.8%
  1. NYOBScalper

    NYOBScalper

    Maybe 20 seconds? The poll says "minutes" but that's me riding a really long wave of momentum... easy money is made in 5-10 seconds in the most volatile stocks. While people ist there confused and in disbelief.
     
    #11     Nov 25, 2007
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  2. TheDamo

    TheDamo

    Hi All,

    Just seen this thread.

    I would describe myself as a Position Trader, but can hold a trade from as little as 1 day up to 12 weeks, so not really sure where you'd put me on the poll.

    Interesting split across the poll results.....


    Thanks

    Damian
    Professional U.S. Share Trader
     
    #12     Nov 25, 2007
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