New to day trading? Master the basics with 10 proven tips—choosing the right platform, managing risk, controlling emotions, ...

Capital requirements often stop many beginners in their tracks. You want to trade, but then you hear a dozen different numbers. One person says you need a small fortune. Another says you can start ...

It could get easier for anyone to start day trading soon — but should they? This week, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority announced that it had voted to change its pattern day-trading rule.

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 ...

The idea of making $100 a day trading cryptocurrency is appealing — and yes, it’s possible. However, pulling consistent returns takes strong market knowledge, capital and emotional restraint. Some ...

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For more than two decades, one single number has quietly defined who actively trades in U.S. markets: $25,000. That’s the minimum equity a retail investor must maintain to freely day trade under the ...

Day traders are eligible for some valuable tax breaks. But qualifying as a day trader can be challenging. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Finra voted to change its pattern day-trading rule, which would allow investors with smaller account sizes to trade actively Retail investors may soon be able to day trade regardless of how much they ...