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What is Day Trading? - Definition & Explanation

Definition

A trading style where all positions are opened and closed within the same trading day.

Day Trading Explained

Day trading involves opening and closing all positions within the same day, never holding overnight. Day traders use shorter timeframes (1-minute to 1-hour) and execute multiple trades per day.

Day Trading - Frequently Asked Questions

You can start with $100-500, but professional day traders recommend at least $1,000-5,000 for proper risk management.