What is Day Trading?
The practice of buying and selling financial instruments within the same trading day.
In-Depth Explanation
Practical Example
"A day trader buys GBP/USD at 9:00 AM and sells it at 3:00 PM for a 20-pip profit."
Related Terminology
Scalping
A trading style specializing in profiting from small price changes and making a fast profit off reselling.
Swing Trading
A style of trading that attempts to capture gains in a stock (or any financial instrument) over a period of a few days to several weeks.
Intraday
Occurring within the course of a single business day.
Bull Market
A market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise.
Tradeable Instruments Affected
Tactical How-To Guides
How to Start Trading in the UK — Step by Step
Learn how to start trading in the UK. A complete step-by-step guide covering regulation, choosing a broker, and placing your first trade safely.
How to Day Trade — Step by Step
Master the art of day trading. Learn how to manage your time, choose instruments, and execute trades within a single day.
How to Keep a Trade Journal
Stop gambling and start trading. Learn the exact process for keeping a professional trading journal that identifies your edge.
Master the language of risk
Knowing the terms is just the start. Learning how to apply them is where the edge is found.
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