Position Trading Guide — Long-Term Strategies

Capture major trends over weeks to months with position trading techniques.

Position trading targets major macro trends over weeks to months.

Characteristics

Hold: Weeks to months | Timeframes: W1, MN | Target: 300-1000+ pips | Frequency: 1-3/month

Most time-efficient — check charts 1-2 times per week.

Analysis

Fundamentals-driven: interest rate differentials, GDP growth, trade balances.

Technicals: Weekly/monthly support-resistance and long-term trendlines.

Best Pairs

Carry trade: TRY/JPY, MXN/JPY (earn swaps). Trend following: EUR/USD, GBP/USD.

Swap Importance

Long-term holds make swaps significant. Carry trades are the core position trading strategy. Swap-free accounts (Exness) eliminate swap concerns.

Risk: 3-5% per position, wider stops (200-500 pips), smaller position sizes.