Long-term trading, majorly known as Position trading is a risky investing style where a trader is more engaged in longer-term price movements in the market. Position traders usually take only a handful of notable positions over a year. A position trader explores opportunities that can last from a few months to a year or longer.
Since these types of trades last for a more extended period, the position trading strategy demands in-depth knowledge of fundamental factors that can affect prices over the long term. Traders should know technical timing models to be capable of getting in and out of positions at the most favorable times within the longer market cycle.