Why day Trade?

vollente - i am new to ET but have been around for many years and i think your words good knowledge of trading....all the best

 

I loaded up early today on a position with a 5-10 day time line.

It's a rare night I'll be able to sleep on a position.

Lately it's been 50/50 up or down after hours. It sucks making
a few points and waking up to a loser.

Today's move was significant in the short-term though.

Risk/Reward

 

this thread is very confusing.

 

Oh no... it's much worse than that!

 

imho..

Leverage is why day trading is better.
Can control more assets per dollar in your account.

 

I think there is inherently less risk to be trading intraday only and be flat at the close then to hold overnight swing trading, especially during a volatile market.

Let the market tell you each day where the opportunites are. Listen to the market.