What will be better Short or long trade?

[Tradevern]

I'd just say don’t put all your eggs in one basket, Diversify! A long-term approach of 5-10 years is often the sweet spot, but don’t overlook short-term opportunities. Keep an eye on daily and weekly charts as they can reveal valuable insights. Years of hands-on experience have taught me that it’s all about finding a balance that fits your style and risk tolerance.

 

[fargana]

I prefer long trades but in assets other than currencies because their long-term trend is bullish hence being patient and waiting for corrections is one of the key requirements for a trader.

 

[ronyahmed90]

i don get how people say U should go short or long just based on Ur balance. like in my opinion Ur balance doesn have anythin to do with whether U should go short or long. it totally depends on Ur strategy. tradin without stickin to Ur strategy is super dangerous and if U haven found the best strategy for Urself why would U risk that much money at all?

Absolutely

 

[NatureGirl]

Absolutely

Rnt U married bro?

 

[fargana]

Short-term trading offers quick profits and excitement but comes with higher risk and requires constant monitoring. Long-term trading is less risky, benefits from compounding, and requires patience. Your choice depends on your risk tolerance, financial goals, and time commitment.

 

[Milo_fx]

It really depends on the market conditions and one's strategy. If the trend is clear and strong, long trades might work well, while short trades are better in a downtrend or bearish market. Personally, I assess the trend, use stop-loss, and stick to my plan, whether going long or short.

 

[NoShowBrooks]

It really depends on the market conditions and one's strategy. If the trend is clear and strong, long trades might work well, while short trades are better in a downtrend or bearish market. Personally, I assess the trend, use stop-loss, and stick to my plan, whether going long or short.

Totally agreed!

 

[David79]

It really depends on the market conditions and one's strategy. If the trend is clear and strong, long trades might work well, while short trades are better in a downtrend or bearish market. Personally, I assess the trend, use stop-loss, and stick to my plan, whether going long or short.

Does this strategy works for you?

 

[ChelseaR]

It really depends on the market conditions and one's strategy. If the trend is clear and strong, long trades might work well, while short trades are better in a downtrend or bearish market. Personally, I assess the trend, use stop-loss, and stick to my plan, whether going long or short.

Out of curiosity, do you have a favourite setup or pair that has worked best for you in the strong trends?

 

[Drew95]

It really depends on the market conditions and one's strategy. If the trend is clear and strong, long trades might work well, while short trades are better in a downtrend or bearish market. Personally, I assess the trend, use stop-loss, and stick to my plan, whether going long or short.

I completely agree. It is about sticking to the plan. How do you decide between going long or short?

 

[fargana]

I completely agree. It is about sticking to the plan. How do you decide between going long or short?

I mostly trade on the buy side especially when it comes to some assets like stocks or bonds or crypto because most of the time market rises while there can be periods of short but severe corrections. It is hard to play on the short side because of shorter duration of such events, hard to guess when they have to start.

 

[David79]

I mostly trade on the buy side especially when it comes to some assets like stocks or bonds or crypto because most of the time market rises while there can be periods of short but severe corrections. It is hard to play on the short side because of shorter duration of such events, hard to guess when they have to start.

Did you hedge to handle sharp corrections?

 

[Kingclay]

It totally depends on your strategy, market conditions, and risk tolerance. If you’re confident in a long-term trend, go long. If you spot a short-term drop, consider shorting but manage your risk carefully.

 

[Zerologic]

Short-term and long-term strategies have advantages and disadvantages, traders are free to choose which one they like best, maybe some like a mix, some like long-term, or mid-term. The most important thing is to be comfortable with this strategy.

 

[rmufti68]

I prefer long trades but in assets other than currencies because their long-term trend is bullish hence being patient and waiting for corrections is one of the key requirements for a trader.

There are time when the currencies also rallies for long term or go downwards as in the case of GBP during brexit so many traders benefited by shorting it in the FUD.

 

[Ara]

It really depends on the market conditions and one's strategy. If the trend is clear and strong, long trades might work well, while short trades are better in a downtrend or bearish market. Personally, I assess the trend, use stop-loss, and stick to my plan, whether going long or short.

Absolutely... Adapting to market conditions and sticking to a solid plan is key.

 

[Gito Dinev]

With larger investments ($500k-$1M), diversification across multiple asset classes (stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, private equity) is key. A long-term approach, like portfolio managers, works well, but daily and weekly charts for analysis are crucial. Scalping or short-term trading can still be part of the strategy, depending on risk tolerance.

 

[Zerologic]

I think big traders with big capital will implement a diversification investment strategy, perhaps in low risk, medium risk, and high risk assets, while forex trading is high risk, maybe more for short-term strategies.