Tag Archives: Risk

Options trading vs. Stock trading - which provides least risk?

By DayTrader | March 16, 2009

ChgoLake asked: What is the procedure for options and stock trading via E-trade or other day trading software. How much money is required to open an account. Is this risky? How does it compare with futures trading. Thank you for your help.Donte

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Other than the risk of loosing money - What are the disadvantages of day trading?

By DayTrader | January 4, 2009

Vijay H asked: I mean by way of tax implications, margin requirements etc. I have made about 10 % in my portfolio over the past 6 months and I know the risks, I have been down 10 % too - I have not had the courage to get flagged as a day trader [...]

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who said day trading is that risky?

By DayTrader | November 14, 2008

right wing asked: I trade every day on wallstreet. From my computer of course. I dont get too cocky but i make out great in the NYSE. You stay in the low action stocks and you eliminate risk. Are people just ignorant to day trading or are they confused at [...]

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Does pattern day trader rule only apply to trades within a margin account?

By DayTrader | October 26, 2008

freeetibet asked: If I don’t use a margin account, am I still at risk of being labeled a pattern day trader if I do 4 or more day trades in a 5 day period? I only intend to use cash to purchase stocks.Work Home Ideas

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