Trading Strategies Library

Master proven trading strategies with detailed rules, examples, and risk management guidelines

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Day Trading

Intraday strategies for active traders

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Swing Trading

Multi-day positions for part-time traders

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Options

Premium strategies using derivatives

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Algorithmic

Systematic and automated strategies

Featured Strategies

Gap and Go Strategy

Intermediate

Trading stocks that gap up or down at market open with strong momentum.

Intraday (5-15 min charts)

Trend Following Swing Strategy

Intermediate

Riding established trends by entering on pullbacks to key moving averages.

Daily and 4-hour charts

Covered Call Strategy

Beginner

Generating income by selling call options against stock holdings.

Monthly expiration cycles

Moving Average Crossover

Beginner

Systematic trading using moving average crossovers for signals.

Any timeframe

Day Trading Strategies

Gap and Go Strategy

IntermediateIntraday (5-15 min charts)

Trading stocks that gap up or down at market open with strong momentum.

Opening Range Breakout

BeginnerIntraday (5-30 min charts)

Trading breakouts from the first 15-30 minutes trading range.

Scalping Strategy

Advanced1-5 minute charts

Making multiple quick trades to capture small price movements.

Swing Trading Strategies

Trend Following Swing Strategy

IntermediateDaily and 4-hour charts

Riding established trends by entering on pullbacks to key moving averages.

Mean Reversion Swing

IntermediateDaily charts

Trading oversold bounces and overbought pullbacks to the mean.

Breakout Swing Trading

BeginnerDaily and weekly charts

Trading breakouts from consolidation patterns and key resistance levels.

Options Strategies

Covered Call Strategy

BeginnerMonthly expiration cycles

Generating income by selling call options against stock holdings.

Iron Condor

Advanced30-45 days to expiration

Neutral strategy profiting from low volatility using four options contracts.

Algorithmic Strategies

Moving Average Crossover

BeginnerAny timeframe

Systematic trading using moving average crossovers for signals.

Pairs Trading

AdvancedDaily to intraday

Market-neutral strategy trading the spread between correlated securities.

How to Choose a Trading Strategy

Consider Your Schedule

Day trading requires full-time attention during market hours, while swing trading allows you to analyze markets outside of work hours. Choose a strategy that fits your lifestyle and available time.

Learn about trading styles →

Match Your Risk Tolerance

Scalping and day trading involve higher risk and stress, while position trading and covered calls are more conservative. Align your strategy with your risk tolerance and experience level.

Understand risk management →

Start with Paper Trading

Before risking real money, practice any strategy with paper trading. This helps you understand the mechanics, develop discipline, and refine your approach without financial risk.

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