About This Site
AboutDayTrading.com explains how day trading works, what it costs and where it goes wrong, so you can decide whether it is for you.
What this site is for
Plain explanations
A lot of day trading content is written to sell something. These pages explain the mechanics, the costs and the ways trades go wrong, and leave the decision to you.
Deciding against it is a good outcome
If you read this site and conclude that day trading isn't for you, the site has done its job. It is cheaper to find that out from reading than from a brokerage statement.
Nothing to sell
We don't sell courses, signals or mentorship programs, and we don't earn affiliate commissions from brokers. Nothing here pays us more if you trade.
How we approach the subject
- • Risk comes first. Pages cover what can go wrong before they cover technique.
- • Practice before money. Learn the mechanics and use a simulator before deciding whether to risk real money.
- • It isn't for everyone. Day trading takes time, money you can afford to lose and a tolerance for repeated losses. Plenty of people are better off not doing it.
- • The stress is real. Losing money several days in a row is hard on people. A trading account is not worth your health.
How pages are written
Sourced
Rules and figures link to a source you can check, such as FINRA, the SEC or an exchange. See our sources.
Risk first
The downside of a technique is explained before its possible benefit.
Written for beginners
Terms are defined where they first appear, and examples use round numbers.
No hype
No promises of easy money, guaranteed strategies or shortcuts.
For how content is reviewed and corrected, see the editorial policy and corrections policy.