Swing Trading Strategies

Multi-day setups where a position is held through a developing move rather than closed by the bell — starting with the short squeeze: what actually drives one, the short-interest metrics that set it up, and how traders approach the trade itself. Each guide covers the mechanics, the plan, and the risks that matter.

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   What Is a Short Squeeze?

   A short squeeze is a feedback loop where a rising price forces short sellers to buy back shares, pushing it higher still. How it works, with real examples.

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   Short Interest Metrics

   Short interest % of float, days to cover, borrow fees and utilization — what each metric measures, where the data comes from, and what counts as high.

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   How to Trade a Short Squeeze

   A playbook for squeeze trades — screening candidates, waiting for the technical trigger, sizing for violence, and exiting before the round trip.