Trading Basics
Day Trading
A day trader attempts to make a profit by making short, sharp transactions on a day-to-day basis, rather than letting their investments mature. A day trader will try to avoid keeping any positions open overnight to avoid charges that may cut into their profits.
Other Trading Basics
Closing Trade
A trade to close a position. Most trading requires the trader to place the opposite trade to that done when opening their position.
This will crystallise the profit or loss.
Credit Account
For those with excellent credit some brokers will provide a credit account. This means the trader puts up less margin.
Start learning
Learn the skills needed to trade the markets on our Trading for Beginners course.
