Day Trading

What is day trading?

Day traders buy and sell the same stock (or other investment type) within a single trading day.

Day Trading Rules

How often can I day trade?

If you have less than $25,000 in your account, you can only perform 3 day trades in a 5-day period (weekends and holidays do not count).

Penny Stocks

What are penny stocks?

Penny stocks are stocks with a share price of $5 or less.

Short Selling

What is short selling?

Short selling allows you to make money on a stock that is falling in price.

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