Trading basics
Day trading
Also known as: intraday trading
Day trading is opening and closing positions within the same trading day, holding nothing overnight.
Day traders aim to profit from intraday moves and avoid overnight gap risk by being flat at the close. It demands discipline and a tested edge; many day traders automate or semi-automate their rules to stay consistent.
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