Day trading came into favor two or three decades ago as digital discount brokerages democratized access to Wall Street. These days, anyone with a smartphone has nearly instant access to the stock ...

Reviewed by Samantha SilbersteinFact checked by Betsy PetrickKey TakeawaysDay traders buy and sell stocks or other assets with an online brokerage platform during the trading day to profit from rapid ...

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For day trading options, traders often use strategies like the straddle (buying both a call and a put at the same strike price) to profit from volatile moves, or spreads to manage risk. Tools and ...

Success in day trading hinges on mastering five interconnected skills. Discipline and emotional regulation are crucial for thriving under pressure. Strong drive and clear goals sustain motivation ...

Headlines make it seem like retail traders are all millennials or Gen Z. But there are day traders who have been in the game for way longer. BI spoke to three older traders who told us about their ...