Swing Trading from Chat (Multi-Day Setups)
Use AI to find swing trade setups and execute in seconds. Hold for days or weeks for bigger gains.
⏱️ Time: 2-7 days per trade 💰 Capital needed: $1,000+ recommended 📱🌐 Platform: Both iOS & Web 👤 Best for: Money Monty (generalist) and Maverick (momentum) companions 🎯 Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
🎯 What You'll Learn
By the end of this workflow, you'll know how to:
Find swing trade setups using AI
Execute multi-day trades from chat
Set price targets for 10-30% gains
Manage positions over several days
Exit at optimal profit points
This workflow demonstrates: How to use chat execution for swing trades - less time intensive than day trading, bigger potential gains.
📋 Prerequisites
Before Starting:
1. Connected Brokerage
Connected brokerage or Ape Paper Trading
Buying power for swing positions
2. Trading Permissions
Enable "Execute from Chat" in Settings
3. Companion Setup
Set companion to Maverick (swing trader)
4. Time Commitment
Check positions 1-2x per day
10-15 minutes daily monitoring
Be patient - trades take days, not hours
🚀 The Complete Swing Trading Workflow
Step 1: Weekend Research (Sunday Evening)
Best time for swing trading research: Sunday 6-8 PM
Open Chat and ask:
"What are the best swing trade setups for this week?"
AI Response Example (Maverick Companion):
"Top 3 swing setups for the week:
1. NVDA - AI Momentum Play
Current: $875
Setup: Breaking out of consolidation
Target: $920-950 (5-9% gain)
Timeframe: 3-7 days
Entry: $870-880
Stop: $850
2. TSLA - Delivery Beat Setup
Current: $465
Setup: Earnings catalyst + technical breakout
Target: $495-510 (6-10% gain)
Timeframe: 5-10 days
Entry: $460-470
Stop: $445
3. AMD - Analyst Upgrade
Current: $175
Setup: Fresh catalyst + support hold
Target: $190-195 (8-11% gain)
Timeframe: 7-14 days
Entry: $172-178
Stop: $165
My pick: NVDA has the cleanest setup. Waiting for dip to $875 for entry."
Screenshot this for the week ahead.
Step 2: Find Entry Point (Monday-Tuesday)
Don't rush the entry! Swing trades require patience.
Monitor your target stock (NVDA) and ask AI:
"Is NVDA at a good swing entry now?"
Monday 10 AM - AI Response:
"NVDA at $882 - slightly above ideal entry ($870-880). I'd wait for a pullback to $875-878 for better R/R."
Tuesday 11 AM - Check again:
"Is NVDA at a good swing entry now?"
AI Response:
"NVDA at $876 - YES, this is a good entry!
Swing Trade Setup:
Entry: $876 (within $870-880 range)
Target: $920 (5% gain)
Stop: $850 (3% loss)
Risk/Reward: 1.7:1
Hold time: 3-7 days
Why now:
Pulled back to support
RSI cooled to 58 (was overbought)
Volume picking up
Market structure intact
Ready to execute?"
Step 3: Execute the Trade (Shares or Options)
You'll see "Execute Trade" button below AI's recommendation.
Option A: Swing Trade with Shares (Lower Risk, Easier Management)
📱 iOS - Execute:
Tap "Execute Trade"
Review Order:
Ticker: NVDA
Action: Buy
Quantity: 10 shares (adjust to your size)
Price: $876 limit
Est. Cost: $8,760
Adjust Quantity:
$1K account: 1 share
$5K account: 5 shares
$10K account: 10 shares
Never risk more than 10-20% of account on one trade
Place Order → Authenticate
Filled! ✅
🌐 Web - Same process, just click instead of tap
Option B: Swing Trade with Options (Higher Risk, Bigger Gains)
Ask AI for options setup:
"Give me a swing trade options setup for NVDA"
AI Response:
"NVDA Swing Options Setup:
Buy: NVDA $880 calls Expiration: 2-3 weeks out (Dec 1) Entry: $18-20 per contract Target: $28-32 (40-60% gain if NVDA hits $920) Stop: $14 (30% loss if NVDA drops to $860)
Pros: Leverage - control 100 shares for $1,800 Cons: Theta decay - loses value over time"
Execute:
Tap/Click "Execute Trade"
Review:
NVDA $880 calls, exp 12/1
Entry: $19.00 limit
Quantity: 1 contract
Cost: $1,900
Place Order → Authenticate
Filled! ✅
For beginners: Start with shares, not options. Options add complexity and time decay.
Step 4: Set Price Alerts (Not Stop Loss)
Swing trades are different from day trades:
Don't set tight stop losses (noise will stop you out)
Use price alerts instead
Give the trade room to breathe
Set Alerts:
📱 iOS:
Go to Portfolio
Find NVDA position
Tap "Set Alert"
Alert 1: $850 (stop level - warning)
Alert 2: $920 (target - time to sell)
🌐 Web:
Go to Portfolio
Click NVDA position
Set Price Alerts:
Low: $850
High: $920
Why alerts not stops?
Swing trades fluctuate daily
$850 is "consider exiting" not "auto-sell"
You'll make decision when alert hits
Step 5: Daily Monitoring (5-10 Minutes)
Every Morning (9:45 AM) and Evening (4:15 PM):
Ask AI:
"How's my NVDA swing trade looking?"
Day 1 (Entry Day) - Evening Update:
"NVDA Update:
Current: $878 (+0.2% from entry)
Status: Consolidating, normal
Target: $920 (4.8% away)
Stop: $850 (3.2% away)
Hold: Yes, give it time"
Day 2 - Morning Update:
"NVDA Update:
Current: $885 (+1% from entry)
Status: Grinding higher
Next resistance: $895
Hold: Yes, momentum building"
Day 3 - Evening Update:
"NVDA Update:
Current: $895 (+2.2% from entry)
Status: Breaking resistance
Approaching target: $920 (2.8% away)
Hold: Yes, target in sight"
No action needed - just check and track. Patience is key!
Step 6: Take Profits (Hit Target)
Day 5 - Alert Goes Off!
Your phone buzzes: "NVDA reached $920"
Ask AI:
"NVDA hit my target at $920. Should I sell?"
AI Response:
"NVDA hit target! Recommendation:
Sell 75% at $920 (lock in +5% gain) Hold 25% with trailing stop at $910
Why:
Target achieved
May run to $935, but secure profits first
Trailing stop protects remaining position"
Execute Exit (Full Position):
Go to Chat
Say: "Sell my NVDA shares" or "Sell my NVDA calls"
"Execute Trade" button appears
Review:
Action: Sell
Quantity: 10 shares (or 75% if doing partial)
Price: $920 limit
Place Order → Authenticate
Sold! ✅
Results:
Entry: $876 x 10 shares = $8,760
Exit: $920 x 10 shares = $9,200
Profit: $440 (5% gain)
Hold time: 5 days
Step 7: Alternative Exits
Exit A: Partial Profits (Intermediate Strategy)
When target hit:
Sell 50-75% of position
Let remaining run with trailing stop
Maximize upside while securing gains
Chat command:
"Sell 7 of my 10 NVDA shares at $920"
Execute → Keep 3 shares with $910 trailing stop
Exit B: Stop Loss Triggered
If NVDA drops to $850 (your alert level):
Ask AI:
"NVDA hit $850, my stop alert. Should I sell?"
AI Response:
"NVDA broke $850 support. Recommendation: Exit now.
Setup failed
Cut loss at -3%
Move on to next setup"
Execute Exit:
"Sell my NVDA shares"
Result:
Entry: $876
Exit: $850
Loss: -$260 (-3%)
This is okay! Small loss, preserved capital.
Exit C: Scaling Out (Advanced)
As NVDA climbs toward target:
At $900 (+2.7%):
"Sell 3 NVDA shares" (30% of position) Profit locked: $72
At $915 (+4.5%):
"Sell 3 more NVDA shares" (30% of position) Profit locked: $117
At $925 (+5.6%):
"Sell remaining 4 NVDA shares" (40% of position) Final profit: $196
Total profit: $385 (4.4% average)
Benefit: Reduces risk as trade moves in your favor
📊 Swing Trading Schedule
Sunday Evening:
30 min - AI research for week's setups
Screenshot top 3 ideas
Monday-Tuesday:
10 min morning - Check if entry opportunity
10 min evening - Monitor setups
Mid-Week (Wed-Fri):
5 min morning - Position check
5 min evening - Position check
Weekend:
15 min - Review week's trades
Plan next week
Total time per week: ~2 hours
💡 Swing Trading Pro Tips
1. Entry Patience is Key
Don't chase:
AI says entry $870-880
Stock at $890? Wait!
It will pull back
Use limit orders:
Place order at ideal price
Walk away
Let market come to you
2. Give Trades Time to Work
Swing trades aren't day trades:
Don't panic on Day 1 red
Give it 3-5 days minimum
Check 2x daily, not 20x
3. Position Sizing for Swings
Recommended:
10-20% of account per swing trade
Run 2-3 positions simultaneously
Never more than 50% deployed
Example with $10K account:
Position 1: NVDA $2,000 (20%)
Position 2: TSLA $1,500 (15%)
Position 3: AMD $1,500 (15%)
Cash: $5,000 (50%)
4. Use Shares for First 10 Swings
Why shares over options:
No time decay
Less stress
Easier to hold multi-day
Still get 5-15% gains
Graduate to options after mastering share swings
5. Weekend Research Routine
Every Sunday:
Ask AI for week's setups
Screen shot top 3
Set price alerts
Know your plan before Monday
Preparation = Better entries
🎯 Success Metrics
After 1 Month (4 weeks):
✅ Completed 8-12 swing trades
✅ Average hold time: 3-7 days
✅ Win rate: 60-70%
✅ Average winner: +5-10%
✅ Average loser: -2-4%
✅ Net result: +10-20% monthly gain
After 3 Months:
✅ 30+ swing trades
✅ Comfortable holding multi-day
✅ Win rate: 65-75%
✅ Position sizing optimized
✅ Monthly gains: 15-25% consistently
⚠️ Common Swing Trading Mistakes
Mistake 1: Checking Too Often
Problem: Checking position every hour Result: Emotional decisions, early exits Solution: Check 2x daily max (morning + evening)
Mistake 2: Taking Profits Too Early
Problem: Stock up 2%, you sell (target was 5%) Result: Miss bigger gains Solution: Trust AI's target, be patient
Mistake 3: Not Cutting Losses
Problem: Down 5%, hoping it bounces Result: Small loss becomes big loss Solution: Follow stop loss alert
Mistake 4: Holding Too Long
Problem: Hit target, you get greedy Result: Give back gains Solution: Sell at least 50-75% at target
Mistake 5: Too Many Positions
Problem: 5-6 swing trades at once Result: Can't monitor, poor execution Solution: Max 3 positions for beginners
🚧 Troubleshooting
Position Not Moving After 3 Days
Ask AI:
"My NVDA swing isn't moving. Should I hold or exit?"
AI assesses:
Is setup still intact?
Has catalyst happened?
Is stop still safe?
Recommendation: Hold, exit, or adjust
Hit Stop Loss Early
Don't feel bad:
30-40% of swing trades fail
Small losses are part of process
Move to next setup
AI will give new ideas
Target Seems Too Far
Example: Entry $876, target $920, but stuck at $885
Ask AI:
"NVDA stuck at $885. Adjust target?"
AI may say:
Hold: Target still achievable
Or: Take profits at $895, close enough
🎓 Advanced Swing Techniques
Technique 1: Scaling In
Instead of full position at once:
Buy 1/3 at $876
Buy 1/3 if dips to $870
Buy 1/3 if breaks $885
Lower average cost, better R/R
Technique 2: Trailing Stops
After target hit:
Sell 75%
Set trailing stop on 25%
Example: $920 entry, trail at $910
If runs to $935, stop moves to $925
Capture extended moves
Technique 3: Weekly Options for Swings
2-4 week options instead of shares:
More leverage
Still enough time (avoid theta crush)
20-50% gains vs 5-10% on shares
Ask AI:
"Give me a 3-week options swing setup for NVDA"
❓ FAQ
Q: How is swing trading different from day trading? A: Hold time (days vs hours), less monitoring, bigger targets, more patience required.
Q: Can I swing trade with a small account? A: Yes! $500 minimum. Just use appropriate position sizes.
Q: What if I can't check during the day? A: Perfect for swing trading! Check morning + evening only.
Q: Do I need to watch the market all day? A: No! That's the beauty of swings. 10 min morning + evening.
Q: What's better, shares or options for swings? A: Beginners: shares. Intermediate+: options for more leverage.
Q: How many swing trades at once? A: Beginners: 1-2. Experienced: 3-4 max.
Q: What if trade takes longer than expected? A: Normal! Some swings take 2 weeks. Be patient if setup intact.
What's Next?
Master Swing Trading:
Complete 20+ swing trades using this workflow
Build patience muscle
Learn to hold through noise
Then Explore:
Day Trading from Chat → - Faster paced
Options Strategies from Chat → - Advanced spreads
Weekend Research Routine → - Deep dive planning
Related:
Swing trades = Bigger gains with less screen time. Execute from chat and let time do the work! 📈💰⏰
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