Intraday and swing opportunities may start from the same chart, but they operate on different time horizons. The research plan must match the intended holding period.
Intraday research focuses on the session
Opening behaviour, the first range, session liquidity, intraday momentum and scheduled events matter more when the position is expected to close within the same trading day.
Swing research needs broader context
Daily and multi-session structure, sector strength, earnings events and overnight gaps become more important when a position may remain open for several sessions.
Match risk to the holding period
A stop appropriate for an intraday setup may be too close for a swing idea. The position size, monitoring plan and invalidation should all be derived from the chosen horizon.
- Time horizon
- Relevant structure
- Event exposure
- Stop distance
- Position size