day trader
noun
: a speculator who seeks profit from the intraday fluctuation in the price of a security or commodity by completing double trades of buying and selling or selling and covering during a single session of the market
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The chanting is soon replaced by something far more unpleasant:
Meet Grant, a 30-year-old day trader from Houston, and he’s decided to sing his introduction.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 July 2024
Unlike traditional investing, which often requires a long-term commitment, day traders aim to capitalize on short-term price movements.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
His top tips for day traders include investing in education, practicing consistently, and managing finances wisely.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Is this problematic for amateur day traders that may not understand how bitcoin works?
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 9 July 2024
Unlike traditional investing, which often requires a long-term commitment, day traders aim to capitalize on short-term price movements.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
His top tips for day traders include investing in education, practicing consistently, and managing finances wisely.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Is this problematic for amateur day traders that may not understand how bitcoin works?
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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“Day trader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trader. Accessed 16 Jul. 2024.
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