Generally, to be successful with trading is really hard and quite evident. I think it all boils down to laying solid foundations with either fundamental or technical analysis. Further, do not overleverage; always use a stop loss, as capital preservation is the primary goal. Most importantly, patience is necessary. Do not trade; consistency is rewarded in this industry. The edge swing trading has over day trading is the targeted number of pips. It is way higher, while the stop losses tend to be relatively small, making the risk to reward phenomenal.