For more than two decades, one single number has quietly defined who actively trades in U.S. markets: $25,000. That’s the minimum equity a retail investor must maintain to freely day trade under the ...

Day traders are eligible for some valuable tax breaks. But qualifying as a day trader can be challenging. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Day trading might seem like a fast-paced and exciting way to make money, but the truth is more mundane. Day trading is a grind, requiring participants to spend long hours in front of screens watching ...

Millennials and older Gen Z gamers know what it's like to walk into a GameStop to trade in unwanted games or old consoles. But now, the retailer is having a day where people can trade in anything.

Many people interested in trading stocks wonder if there are any rules about when to buy or sell stocks. While some vague timing guidelines do exist, the best time to buy or sell a stock really ...

Swing trading sits between day trading and long-term investing. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions on ...

A Charlotte County man encountered a nearly 12-foot Burmese python on Tuesday night in Rotonda West, Florida. The snake was spotted on Medalist Drive, stretching halfway across the road. Wade Gardner, ...

Day trading involves buying and selling shares over a short period of time, often within a single day. Traders look to make money from volatility in a company’s share price and sometimes use ‘leverage ...

Pattern day traders must maintain a $25,000 minimum balance to trade. Accounts are flagged for pattern trading with 4 same-day trades in 5 days. Exceeding day trade limits triggers a margin call, ...

After-hours trading allows buying/selling stocks outside 4 PM-8 PM EST, enabling reaction to fresh news. Investors must use limit orders in after-hours via ECNs, facing potential extra fees and risks.