r/Daytrading

Please use this sticky to ask questions on day trading, and to see answers to similar questions you may have.

If you're new to day trading please see the For advanced traders or you want to pick up a book, please

New traders are highly encouraged to try Forex as it requires a very small account to make lots of trades, so check out paying special attention to babypips website which also teaches some general concepts you can apply to stocks/futures/etc, and especially read the wiki's sections on risk & money management that can be applied to any market.

, but that only applies to day trading stocks; other markets aren't affected like futures, forex, and crypto.

Also see the sidebar for group chat links (such as our Discord) (or tap "about this community" on mobile website) on every related community to learn more about trading.

Here's a list of all the

Lastly if trading is affecting your life in a bad way, seek professional help (the wiki also covers dealing with emotions):

• Problem Gambling: Call/Text: 1-800-522-4700 or

• Crisis Hotline (24/7): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (Veterans, press 1) or Text “HOME” to 741-741

First, welcome to the community! We know day trading can be an exciting proposition and you’re eager to get started. But take a step back, read this post, learn from the free resources we have available and ask good questions! This will put you on a better path to being successful; but make no mistake - it is an extremely hard and difficult one.

Keep in mind this community is for serious traders wanting to learn and talk with fellow traders. Memes, jokes and loss/gain porn is not allowed. Please take 60 seconds to read the sub rules.

Getting Started

If you’re looking where to start and don’t know much about day trading, please read our . It has the answers to so many common questions and links to other great resources and posts by fellow community members.

Questions are welcome, but please use the search first. Chances are it has been asked and answered - we can’t tell you how many times the same basic questions are asked. Learning to help yourself is a great skill to have for trading!

Discord

We also have an awesome and active for the community! Want a quick question answered or a more fluid conversation about trading? This is the place to be!

The server also has a few nice features to help make your morning go smoother:

1. Daily posting of a news watchlist

2. A list of the most popular symbols traders are talking about

3. The weekly Earnings Whispers’ watchlist

4. Commands to call up charts on demand

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Again, welcome to the community!