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Day Trading

Investing
Buying and selling securities within the same trading day, attempting to profit from short-term price movements.

Example

Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Day Trading — buying and selling securities within the same trading day, attempting to profit from — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.

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