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That's always easier said than done of course, as the tactic carries big risks, and some investments could bankrupt a day trader just as quickly as it could turn them into a billionaire.

Most brokerages require a minimum of $25,000 to day trade in order to avoid the "pattern day trader" rule. Make sure to check with your broker to see what their specific requirements are for day ...

Investing in stocks can move people closer to their long-term financial goals and generate extra cash flow. While some investors embrace the buy-and-hold approach, others aim to capitalize on ...

Now, day traders who bet on cryptocurrencies are bearing the the brunt of a sweeping Wall Street selloff — one driven by fears about Trump’s volatility-inducing policy agenda. Digital assets ...

Day trading means buying and selling securities rapidly — often in less than a day. Here is how to manage the risks of day trading. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from ...

KOBE--For Shigeru Fujimoto, an 88-year-old day trader who lives in this capital of Hyogo Prefecture, his "workday" starts at 2 a.m., when most of the population is fast asleep. The octogenarian ...