Day Trader

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Definition of 'Day Trader'

A stock trader who holds positions for a very short time (from minutes to hours) and makes numerous trades each day. Most trades are entered and closed out within the same day.
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Investopedia explains 'Day Trader'

This is a highly speculative practice. The reality is that most day traders lose money.

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