What Is Trend Trading?
 

Trend trading in low floats involves holding positions longer—sometimes for hours—to capture larger price movements.
 

Trend traders look for sustained momentum, relying on technical indicators, support/resistance zones, and price action to hold and manage trades.
 

📈 "The goal of trend trading is to ride the wave—not just catch the splash."
 

✅ Characteristics of Trend Trading:
 

• Longer Hold Times: Some trades may last from market open to close.
   

• Flexible Profit Targets: Trend traders aim for larger per-share gains ($0.50, $1+, or more).
   

• Use of Trailing Stops: Stops often move up as the stock climbs, locking in profits.
   

• Fewer Trades: Trend traders may take just 1–3 trades a day—or even one.
   

• Lower Win Rate Possible: Because the reward per trade is bigger, even a lower win rate can be profitable.
   

✅ Pros of Trend Trading:
 

• Potential for larger profits per trade.
   

• Can capitalize on major breakouts or full-day runners.
   

• Less trade frequency = reduced commissions.
   

• More time to manage positions carefully.
   

❌ Cons of Trend Trading:
 

• Requires monitoring trades for longer periods.
   

• Emotionally challenging during pullbacks and consolidations.
   

• Trailing stops can sometimes get hit before the stock continues higher.
   

• Higher risk in choppy or slow markets.
   

So Which Style Is Better?
 

The answer depends mostly on you—your comfort level, discipline, and trading goals.
 

✅ If you prefer fast-paced, high-adrenaline, short-timeframe decisions and like locking in profits quickly, scalping might suit you better.
 

✅ If you’re patient, willing to manage trades over hours, and comfortable letting profits ride while accepting larger swings, trend trading might be the better fit.
 

Key Factors to Consider:
 

Factor                                                     Scalping                                                     Trend Trading
 

Time in Trade                          Seconds to a few minutes                 Hours (sometimes all day)
 

Target Profit per Share         Small (a few cents to $0.20+)             Larger ($0.50, $1+, or more)
 

Win Rate Focus                         High (many small wins)      Moderate (bigger winners offset losses)
 

Stop-Loss Tightness                             Very tight                             Wider, adjusted as price trends
 

Discipline Needed                          Extreme (fast exits)               Strong (patience during pullbacks)
 

Physical/Mental Demand          High (short bursts of focus)        High (sustained focus over time)
 

Combining Both: Hybrid Scalping and Trend Trading
 

Many experienced traders combine both styles into a hybrid strategy:
 

• Scalp for Quick Profits: Take a portion of the position off quickly after a small move.
   

• Hold a Runner: Keep a smaller “lotto” portion of the trade open to ride a larger trend if it develops.
   

This approach offers the best of both worlds:
 

• You lock in profits early, reducing emotional pressure.
   

• You give yourself a chance at larger wins without risking your full position.
   

> Hybrid trading allows flexibility while staying true to risk management principles.
 

Risk Mitigation Comes First—No Matter the Style
 

No matter how you choose to trade—scalping, trend trading, or a hybrid approach—risk mitigation must be built into your plan.
 

This means:

• Setting clear stop-loss levels before entry.

• Predefining profit targets and adjusting stops when possible.

• Managing your size according to the setup quality.

• Avoiding emotional decisions and sticking to the plan.
   

The markets reward consistency and discipline—not prediction or aggression.
 

> Your number one job isn’t to win every trade. It’s to control risk every trade.