Long term and short term form of trading has its own advantages and disadvantages. When you are selecting your trading style, you should examine your lifestyle. Do you like excitement of active trading? Are you protecting capital or building capital? Do you want to be in front of the screen daily? How much free time does your current schedule allow for trading? All these questions are practical in choosing a trading style and as you examine yourself and your schedule you will see the trading style that fits your lifestyle and personality the best. If you see yourself as more of a short term forex trader and would like to learn how to profitably day trade the forex market.