Is it possible to make money day trading without leverage?

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    Simon

      Is it really possible to make profits day trading without leverage? I have near enough $20,000 to trade with. I would love to hear from traders who have tried it.

      Simon

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        ABTrading 87

          Yes, but it is hard.

          You will be limited to the cash in your account. $20k is a reasonable starting point but if you’re only trading a small percentage of that per trade, expect to grow your account slowly.

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          Steve

            If you go down this route your trade selection will be crucial. You could think about focusing on swing trading or high volatility assets.

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            Christian Harris
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              Yes, it’s absolutely possible to make money day trading without leverage, but it comes with limitations.

              Without leverage, your buying power is strictly tied to your available capital, which means lower potential returns per trade compared to leveraged trading.

              For example, if you have $20,000 to trade with and aim for a realistic 1% gain per day, you’d make $200 per day before commissions and fees.

              However, trading costs can eat into profits, and without leverage, you may need larger price movements to make meaningful gains.

              The key to success in this scenario is selecting highly liquid assets with significant intraday price swings, such as volatile stocks, futures, or cryptocurrencies.

              Having a well-tested strategy, disciplined risk management, and patience is crucial if you take this approach.

              While leverage can amplify gains, it also increases risks, so trading without it can be a safer, albeit slower, path to profitability.

              No hurry, no worry 😎

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                Steve

                  “no hurry, no worry” I like that!

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                Simon

                  It is good to get your guys views. I don’t want to blow my account out of the gate so I’ve made the decision to start without and see what sort of progress I make.

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