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Day Trading

What is Day Trading?

Day trading means buying and selling securities within the same day, aiming to profit from small price moves and typically closing all positions before the market closes.

Why it matters

It is high-risk and time-intensive, and research suggests most individual day traders lose money after costs. Special rules and margin requirements may apply, so learn them before starting.

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