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Options can seem complicated at first. And if you've wanted to trade options but have held off so far, we're here to help. Options trading has a unique set of terms you may not have dealt with before.

Swing trading is positioned squarely between day trading and buy-and-hold strategies. The assets are usually bought and sold within days. It requires in-depth knowledge of trends, experience and ...