Swing trading and scalping use different time frames. Swing trading holds positions for days or weeks. Scalping opens and closes trades within minutes or seconds.
Comparison:
Feature
Swing Trading
Scalping
Holding Period
Days or Weeks
Seconds or Minutes
Trade Volume
Low
High
Time Commitment
Part-time
Full-time
Goal
Catch trends
Catch price moves
Both methods follow rules. Selection depends on strategy, time availability, and capital.
Apex eBooks has detailed breakdowns of both styles in available course formats.
