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Day Trading
A trading style where positions are opened and closed within the same trading day, aiming to profit from short-term price movements without holding overnight risk.
What is Day Trading?
A trading style where positions are opened and closed within the same trading day, aiming to profit from short-term price movements without holding overnight risk.
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