Day Trading

Day traders play the markets to try and take advantage of short-terms fluctuations in value of stock, futures, and other financial products. Here's what you need to do know about day trading, including free trading charts, trading strategies, and day-trading software and platforms.

Day Trading
New day trader contemplating stocks in front of computer monitors.
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Image shows two panels. In the first is a man in a grey suit looking at 3 computer monitors. The second shows three icons. The first is two clocks highlighting 9-11 AM, and then 3-4 PM. The second is a calendar. The third is a wooden clock with roman numerals, with the time set at 8:30. Title reads: "Beginner's tips for day trading". The first panel says: "What you need: Computer or laptop. Fast, reliable internet connection. A broker." The second panel reads: "Best times to trade: STOCKS: The first one to two hours after open, and the last hour before close. FOREX MARKET TRADES: 24 hours a day during the week. DAY TRADING FUTURES: Around the open"
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