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Prop trading. Hedge funds.   You might be familiar with these terms, but do you know what they mean? If not, don’t fret – it’s easy to confuse prop trading and hedge funds. To dispel the confusion, here’s how they’re similar – and how they differ.   What Is a Prop Firm? Let’s start with prop firms. […]

Have you ever heard of news trading? It’s popular with day traders, since you can typically open and close on the same day. But what does selling on a rumor, buying on news mean? And is news trading right for you?   We answer these questions and more below.  What Is News Trading? News traders trade […]

You’ve probably heard about candlestick patterns in day trading. What actually is a “candlestick”, though, and how do you read these chart patterns?   We know the terminology can be confusing, so we’re breaking it down below. We’ll also run over nine common patterns to look out for when you’re reading these charts.  What Is a […]

Being a successful day trader means knowing how to find opportunities. You need to know how to spot trading patterns so you can time your “buy” and “sell”. How do you find these patterns?   Through charts. Once you know how to read a stock chart, you’re that much closer to being a successful day trader. […]

You thrive on the excitement of the financial markets. You’re keen to build your trading skills. And you want to trade full-time.   Do these statements sound like you? Then you’re probably wondering if day trading can be a lucrative career path.   So, can day trading be profitable? Absolutely. Below, we explain how day trading works, […]

If you’re wondering, “How do I become a profitable day trader?” you’re not alone. Although day trading can be highly profitable, it’s tricky to know where to start. Below, we explain how day trading works and how profitable day trading is.  What Is Day Trading? First, let’s make sure you’re clear on what day trading […]