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Wondering if you can start day trading with just $100? Here's how I did it, what I learned, and whether it's really worth it.

Is It Possible To Start Day Trading With $100?

Table of contents The Technical Truth About Small Accounts Why I Think It’s Good To Start Small Tools and Strategies I Used With a $100 Account When It Becomes Frustrating My Honest Advice If You’re Starting With $100 Start Slow and Be Patient Focus on Learning, Not Earning Track Every Single Trade Gradually Add Funds […]

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Discover what slippage means in trading, why it happens, and how I handle it to protect profits and manage risk in fast-moving markets.

What Does Slippage Mean in Trading?

Table of contents What Is Slippage in Trading? Why Does Slippage Happen? How I Manage Slippage in My Trading Real Example of Slippage in Action Tips for Reducing Slippage Trade During High-Volume Times Use Smaller Share Size on Thin Stocks Always Check the Spread Anticipate Apex Points Avoid Penny Stocks With Wide Spreads Conclusion One […]

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Best MACD Settings for Swing Trading

Best MACD Settings for Day Trading

Table of contents What Is MACD and Why I Use It My MACD Settings for Day Trading How I Apply MACD in Day Trades Common Mistakes Traders Make With MACD Over-Optimizing Settings Trading MACD in Isolation Emotional Tinkering Final Thoughts: Keep It Simple Watch Full Video Here: How I Nailed Trading with the MACD Indicator […]

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Wondering if day trading is legal? Discover the rules that govern traders, from the PDT rule to wash sales, and how to stay safe in the market.

Is Day Trading Legal?

Table of contents Key U.S. Regulations You Need To Know The Pattern Day Trader (PDT) Rule Using a Cash Account Instead Who Enforces the Rules? International Rules: How They Differ Key Differences Internationally Risks of Offshore Brokers Other Rules That Affect Day Traders Wash Sale Rule Short Sale Restriction (SSR) Circuit Breaker Halts Common Misconceptions: […]

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Position sizing

What Is Position Sizing in Trading?

Table of contents My Struggle With Inconsistent Position Sizing Why This Became a Problem Emotion vs. Data Why Not Just Use the Same Size Every Day? Why Setup Quality Should Guide Risk A+ Setups vs. B Setups The Flaw in This Thinking Why Market Sentiment Can’t Be Measured by Indicators Alone Same Setup, Different Outcome […]

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Day Trading Rules

Day Trading Rules for Beginners

Table of contents Why Rules Matter in Day Trading The Pattern Day Trader (PDT) Rule The Cash Account Workaround Margin Account Requirements What Is Margin? Why It Matters Short Sale Restrictions (SSR) When SSR Kicks In What It Means Heads-Up Hard-to-Borrow and Fees Locating Shares The Cost of Borrowing Circuit Breaker Halts (LULD) After-Hours & […]

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How To Overcome FOMO in Trading

Table of contents What Is FOMO in Trading? Tip #1: Stick to Your Strategy Build a Pre-Market Routine Tip #2: Set a Max Daily Loss Limit Avoid the Spiral of Revenge Trades Tip #3: Build Emotional Awareness Pause and Reflect Before You Re-Enter Bonus: Watch and Learn, but Don’t Copy Final Thoughts: Don’t Let FOMO […]

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Day Trading Risk Management

Day Trading Risk Management Strategies

Table of contents Creating a Plan Paid to Take Risks Allocating Your Capital Risk Management for Different Strategies Systematic Day Trading Risk Management Discretionary Day Trading Strategies How to Measure Risk Different Types of Strategy Returns Here is the Math Here are some Techniques Determining a Stop Loss Using Technical Analysis Don’t ride by the […]

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