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As the number of day traders grows, so does the debate: Is day trading a good investment or business strategy, or is it more akin to a game? We’ll look at the various aspects of day trading – both the elements that can make it seem game-like to some and the factors that set it […]

Day trading is often perceived as an exciting and potentially lucrative pursuit.  The reality of day trading is nonetheless far more complex and challenging than many realize.  We look into the difficulties associated with day trading and the various aspects that contribute to its complexity and high failure rate.   Key Takeaways – How Difficult […]

Day trading is often debated in terms of its zero-sum nature. We’ll look at various aspects of day trading, examining which elements can be considered zero-sum and which may not fit this categorization.   Key Takeaways – Is Day Trading a Zero-Sum Game? Alpha generation in day trading is zero-sum Your profits relative to a […]

Hot keys, also known as hotkeys or keyboard shortcuts, are used by traders looking to optimize their efficiency and speed due to the fast pace of certain trading styles.  These pre-programmed commands allow traders to execute trades, manage positions, and navigate trading platforms with just a few keystrokes, reducing the time and effort required for […]

Many traders use standard brokerage accounts for day trading, but some consider using Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) or Roth IRAs as vehicles for day trading.  This approach combines the potential for short-term gains with the tax advantages of retirement accounts.  It nonetheless also comes with unique challenges and considerations that traders must carefully evaluate.   […]

Financial markets are complex, dynamic systems that have long challenged our understanding.  To make sense of these environments, researchers and practitioners have developed various frameworks and theories.  These approaches try to better understand market behavior, price movements, and the interconnectedness of financial systems.  Here’s we’ll explore several key frameworks for understanding financial markets, discussing their […]

The January Effect is a well-known phenomenon in financial markets where stock prices – particularly those of small-cap stocks – have historically tended to rise more in January compared to other months of the year. This anomaly has been observed and studied by economists, traders, investors, and financial analysts for decades. In turn, it’s sparked […]

‘Liquid alternatives’, sometimes called ‘liquid alts’, is a source of investment returns that is both: a) liquid (i.e., you can buy and sell it at a published price during regular market hours) and b) uncorrelated to traditional returns streams (where the ‘alternative’ comes from).   Key Takeaways – Liquid Alternatives Diversification – Liquid alternatives provide […]

The phrase “beating the stock market” – and doing it consistently over time – is often touted as a type of holy grail in trading and investing.  It typically refers to achieving returns that surpass those of a benchmark index, such as the S&P 500.  While this goal is widely pursued and discussed in financial […]

Day traders generally do not beat the stock market. In fact, the vast majority of day traders lose money over time. In this article, we take a detailed look at the evidence.   Key Takeaways – Do Day Traders Beat the Stock Market? The vast majority of traders don’t beat the stock market. Most day […]