{"id":518022,"date":"2024-10-18T15:45:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=518022"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:53:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:53:30","slug":"best-day-trading-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-day-trading-stocks","title":{"rendered":"Best day trading stocks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Day trading is tempting, but it\u2019s a path paved with risks as much as it is with potential rewards. Traders may use options and futures contracts to capitalise on market mood swings in volatile sectors. Yet the risks are real and substantial, from rapid market fluctuations to the complexities of leverage, which can magnify both gains and losses. <\/p><p>Equipping yourself with tools like stop-loss orders can help manage the risks, but traders need to tread cautiously. Keep reading for a quick-and-dirty guide to the world of day trading.<\/p><h3 id=\"stocks\">The best day trading stocks<\/h3><p>Day traders target stocks with high volatility. If a stock is highly volatile, it means that its price fluctuates significantly over a short period. This is attractive for day traders as it presents opportunities to profit from these price movements. The best shares to buy now for day trading may be different tomorrow. <\/p><p>Below is a list of the highest volatility stocks at the start of 2024. This compilation is based on MarketScreener\u2019s volatility index, focusing on global stocks with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/share-trading-glossary\/market-cap\">market capitalisation<\/a> of $100 million or more. For the most current information and a comprehensive list of these stocks, you can refer to MarketScreener\u2019s website or similar financial information platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<style>\n.pickstable th a { font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }\n.pickstable td, .pickstable th { vertical-align: middle; padding-left: 0.75rem !important; padding-right: 0.75rem !important; border-right: 0px; }\n.pickstable .luna-button--success { white-space: normal; line-height: 1.2; }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { .pickstable thead tr { display: flex; } .pickstable tbody tr { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; } .pickstable td, .pickstable th { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; flex-basis: 25%; border-bottom: 0px; } .pickstable tbody td { padding-top: 0px; border-top: 0px; } .pickstable tbody th { padding-bottom: 0px; flex-basis: 100% !important;  padding-top: 0.75rem !important; border-top: 1px solid #d4d3ce !important; } .pickstable tbody tr td:last-child, .pickstable thead tr th:last-child { flex-basis: 48% !important; } }\n@media only screen and (min-width: 601px) { .pickstable .is-visible\\@s { display: table-cell !important; } .pickstable th.iconth { order: -1; } }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n\n<table id=\"compare\" class=\"pickstable luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns js-tablesorter tablesorter tablesorter-default\">\n<thead class=\"luna-table__header\">\n<tr class=\"tablesorter-headerRow\">\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted\">Stock<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"u-1\/6 is-hidden is-visible@s iconth\">Icon<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">1-year performance (to May. '26)<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" aria-label=\"5-year performance\" class=\"tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted\">5-year performance (to May. '26)<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"luna-table__body\">\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/tech-stocks\/buy-nvidia-shares\">NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)<\/a><\/th>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/nvidia_70_70.png\" alt=\"NVIDIA Corporation icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/nvidia_70_70.png?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">\n80.20%\n<\/td>\n<td>\n256.97%\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/xtb-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Invest%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xxsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xxsmall%2Bno-padding-left%2Bno-padding-right%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223483%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220af9c8e6-66b4-4b08-b6f5-27a4c39e2764%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%220c37e61d-7c43-4222-9799-a70387b1985d%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22518022%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22share-trading%252Fbest-day-trading-stocks%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A552132%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfst_html_pingtree_tables%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xxsmall has-margin-bottom-xxsmall no-padding-left no-padding-right\">Invest<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital at risk\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/car-stocks\/buy-tesla-shares\">Tesla (TSLA)<\/a><\/th>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/tesla_70_70.png\" alt=\"Tesla icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/tesla_70_70.png?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">\n44.58%\n<\/td>\n<td>\n83.73%\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/xtb-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Invest%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xxsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xxsmall%2Bno-padding-left%2Bno-padding-right%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223483%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220af9c8e6-66b4-4b08-b6f5-27a4c39e2764%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%220c37e61d-7c43-4222-9799-a70387b1985d%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22518022%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22share-trading%252Fbest-day-trading-stocks%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A552132%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfst_html_pingtree_tables%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xxsmall has-margin-bottom-xxsmall no-padding-left no-padding-right\">Invest<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital at risk\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/tech-stocks\/buy-oracle-shares\">Oracle Corporation (ORCL)<\/a><\/th>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/oracle_70_70.png\" alt=\"Oracle Corporation icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/oracle_70_70.png?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">\n29.47%\n<\/td>\n<td>\n142.03%\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/xtb-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Invest%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xxsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xxsmall%2Bno-padding-left%2Bno-padding-right%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223483%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220af9c8e6-66b4-4b08-b6f5-27a4c39e2764%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%220c37e61d-7c43-4222-9799-a70387b1985d%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22518022%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22share-trading%252Fbest-day-trading-stocks%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A552132%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfst_html_pingtree_tables%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xxsmall has-margin-bottom-xxsmall no-padding-left no-padding-right\">Invest<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital at risk\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/food-drink-stocks\/buy-costco-wholesale-shares\">Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)<\/a><\/th>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/costco_70_70.png\" alt=\"Costco Wholesale Corp icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/costco_70_70.png?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">\n0.43%\n<\/td>\n<td>\n163.34%\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/igtrading-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Invest%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xxsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xxsmall%2Bno-padding-left%2Bno-padding-right%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%225577%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22a8a36e28-741b-4d61-855f-a69dbc8c7d48%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22IG%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%225d4c8154-8f98-4504-b3c1-dee4be430ddb%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22IG%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22518022%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22share-trading%252Fbest-day-trading-stocks%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A552132%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfst_html_pingtree_tables%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xxsmall has-margin-bottom-xxsmall no-padding-left no-padding-right\">Invest<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital at risk\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/buy-lam-research-shares\">Lam Research Corp (LRCX)<\/a><\/th>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/lamresearch_70_70.png\" alt=\"Lam Research Corp icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/lamresearch_70_70.png?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">\n282.54%\n<\/td>\n<td>\n354.40%\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/xtb-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Invest%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xxsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xxsmall%2Bno-padding-left%2Bno-padding-right%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223483%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220af9c8e6-66b4-4b08-b6f5-27a4c39e2764%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%220c37e61d-7c43-4222-9799-a70387b1985d%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22518022%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22share-trading%252Fbest-day-trading-stocks%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A552132%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfst_html_pingtree_tables%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xxsmall has-margin-bottom-xxsmall no-padding-left no-padding-right\">Invest<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital at risk\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/health-stocks\/buy-intuitive-surgical-shares\">Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)<\/a><\/th>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/intuitive_70_70.png\" alt=\"Intuitive Surgical icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/intuitive_70_70.png?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">\n-15.73%\n<\/td>\n<td>\n58.73%\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/xtb-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Invest%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xxsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xxsmall%2Bno-padding-left%2Bno-padding-right%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223483%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220af9c8e6-66b4-4b08-b6f5-27a4c39e2764%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%220c37e61d-7c43-4222-9799-a70387b1985d%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22XTB%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22518022%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22share-trading%252Fbest-day-trading-stocks%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A552132%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfst_html_pingtree_tables%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xxsmall has-margin-bottom-xxsmall no-padding-left no-padding-right\">Invest<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital at risk\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/finance-stocks\/buy-american-express-shares\">American Express Company (AXP)<\/a><\/th>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/americanexpress_70_70.png\" alt=\"American Express Company icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/americanexpress_70_70.png?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">\n12.35%\n<\/td>\n<td>\n100.46%\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/igtrading-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Invest%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xxsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xxsmall%2Bno-padding-left%2Bno-padding-right%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%225577%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22a8a36e28-741b-4d61-855f-a69dbc8c7d48%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22IG%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%225d4c8154-8f98-4504-b3c1-dee4be430ddb%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22IG%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22518022%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22share-trading%252Fbest-day-trading-stocks%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A552132%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfst_html_pingtree_tables%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xxsmall has-margin-bottom-xxsmall no-padding-left no-padding-right\">Invest<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital at risk\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/health-stocks\/buy-pfizer-shares\">Pfizer (PFE)<\/a><\/th>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/pfizer_70_70.png\" alt=\"Pfizer icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/pfizer_70_70.png?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">\n15.28%\n<\/td>\n<td>\n-33.10%\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" 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has-margin-bottom-xxsmall no-padding-left no-padding-right\">Invest<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital at risk\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/tech-stocks\/buy-alibaba-shares\">Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)<\/a><\/th>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/alibaba_70_70.png\" alt=\"Alibaba Group Holding Ltd icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/alibaba_70_70.png?fit=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"is-hidden is-visible@s\">\n12.09%\n<\/td>\n<td>\n-37.42%\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" 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has-margin-bottom-xxsmall no-padding-left no-padding-right\">Invest<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapital at risk\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3>What is day trading?<\/h3><p>Day trading is essentially buying and selling stocks (or other assets) within a single trading day. The goal? To profit from short-term price changes in the market. Here\u2019s a breakdown of some key terms and concepts:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Leverage.<\/strong> This is like borrowing money to invest. It can help you make bigger trades, but it\u2019s risky because losses can also be amplified.<\/li><li><strong>Derivatives.<\/strong> These are complex financial contracts based on the value of other assets, like stocks. They\u2019re not beginner-friendly and include things like options and futures.<\/li><li><strong>Options.<\/strong> These give you the right to buy or sell a stock at a set price, by a certain date. They\u2019re a way to bet on where you think the stock price is heading.<\/li><li><strong>Futures.<\/strong> Similar to options, but with futures, you\u2019re agreeing to buy or sell the asset at a future date for a specific price. It\u2019s like a promise to make a trade in the future.<\/li><li><strong>Stop-loss orders.<\/strong> These are a trader\u2019s best friend. This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/share-trading-glossary\/trading-order-types\">type of trading order<\/a> that instructs your broker to automatically sell a stock once it hits a certain price. It means you can go and make a coffee without fear of a sudden drop wiping you out.<\/li><\/ul><p>Day trading is fast-paced and not for the faint-hearted. It requires keeping a close eye on the markets, making quick decisions, and understanding complex financial products. <\/p><p>To start day trading, you\u2019ll want to make sure your broker allows you to use leverage, trade derivatives, and engage in options and futures trading. All of which can be pretty risky.<\/p><h3>How to choose stocks for day trading<\/h3><p>Selecting the right stocks is crucial for day trading success. Day traders usually look for stocks with the following characteristics:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Liquidity.<\/strong> This is the ability to buy or sell an asset quickly. It\u2019s measured by the \u201caverage daily trading volume\u201d. The higher the volume, the more liquid the stock. High liquidity is important because it ensures traders can enter and exit positions easily, reducing the risk of \u201cslippage\u201d (the difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual price).<\/li><li><strong>Volatility.<\/strong> This refers to the degree to which the stock price fluctuates over a given period. It can be measured by looking up the stock\u2019s \u201cbeta\u201d metric; the higher the beta, the more volatile the stock. High volatility is sought after because it can offer more opportunities for profit as prices move more dramatically within a short period, though it also increases <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/types-of-investment-risk\">risk<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Hot sector.<\/strong> This is a sector experiencing significant attention and growth. In recent times, those have included <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/tech-stocks\/artificial-intelligence\">artificial intelligence (AI)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/tech-stocks\/semiconductors\">semiconductors<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/climate-change-stocks\">climate change stocks<\/a>. Stocks in hot sectors can have greater momentum and potential for short-term gains due to increased investor interest and industry growth.<\/li><li><strong>In the news.<\/strong> These are the stocks everyone\u2019s talking about on any given day. That could be because the company has an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/analysis\/earnings\">earnings<\/a> call coming up, the CEO has resigned, or a new product has been launched \u2013 the possible reasons are endless. What matters to day traders is trying to get ahead of the markets in predicting how a given revelation will affect the stock price. <\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"howto\">How to get started<\/h3><ol><li><strong>Open a share trading account.<\/strong> The first step on your day trading journey will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/beginners\/open-a-share-trading-account\">choosing and opening a share dealing account<\/a>. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/stocks-and-shares-isas\">stocks and shares ISA<\/a> wrapper if possible.<\/li><li><strong>Fund your account.<\/strong> Once your account is set up, deposit funds. You can do that via a bank transfe or debit card (or any other means supported by your chosen platform).<\/li><li><strong>Research and choose stocks.<\/strong> Research the best stocks then search them up in your trading platform using the company name or ticker symbol.<\/li><li><strong>Buy shares.<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve found the stock(s), select the amount you want to invest and create an order to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/beginners\/how-to-buy-shares\">buy shares<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Monitor your portfolio.<\/strong> And just like that, you\u2019re now officially an investor. 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fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg> Fractional shares<br><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--primary luna-icon--small\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 21\"><path d=\"M10.0007 1.23193C4.93804 1.23193 0.833984 5.33599 0.833984 10.3986C0.833984 15.4612 4.93804 19.5653 10.0007 19.5653C15.0633 19.5653 19.1673 15.4612 19.1673 10.3986C19.1673 5.33599 15.0633 1.23193 10.0007 1.23193Z\" fill=\"#1DD751\"><\/path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.0886 8.14398C13.414 8.46942 13.414 8.99705 13.0886 9.32249L9.75527 12.6558C9.42983 12.9813 8.9022 12.9813 8.57676 12.6558L6.91009 10.9892C6.58466 10.6637 6.58466 10.1361 6.91009 9.81065C7.23553 9.48521 7.76317 9.48521 8.0886 9.81065L9.16602 10.8881L11.9101 8.14398C12.2355 7.81854 12.7632 7.81854 13.0886 8.14398Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg> Free to open an account<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"u-grid__col flex-item 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12.5-34.97m-64.09.36A16.6 16.6 0 0 1 96.59 32h.49a13.7 13.7 0 0 1 10 4.5c8.39 9.48 11.35 25.2 12.39 34.92-9.72-1-25.44-4-34.92-12.39a13.7 13.7 0 0 1-4.5-10 16.6 16.6 0 0 1 4.82-12.16ZM40 88h80v32H40Zm16 48h64v64H56Zm144 64h-64v-64h64Zm16-80h-80V88h80z\"><\/path><\/svg>Earn up to 4% on uninvested cash<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-margin-bottom-xsmall text-left pickpros\">\n<svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--primary luna-icon--small\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 21\"><path d=\"M10.0007 1.23193C4.93804 1.23193 0.833984 5.33599 0.833984 10.3986C0.833984 15.4612 4.93804 19.5653 10.0007 19.5653C15.0633 19.5653 19.1673 15.4612 19.1673 10.3986C19.1673 5.33599 15.0633 1.23193 10.0007 1.23193Z\" fill=\"#1DD751\"><\/path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.0886 8.14398C13.414 8.46942 13.414 8.99705 13.0886 9.32249L9.75527 12.6558C9.42983 12.9813 8.9022 12.9813 8.57676 12.6558L6.91009 10.9892C6.58466 10.6637 6.58466 10.1361 6.91009 9.81065C7.23553 9.48521 7.76317 9.48521 8.0886 9.81065L9.16602 10.8881L11.9101 8.14398C12.2355 7.81854 12.7632 7.81854 13.0886 8.14398Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg> Commission-free trades<br><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--primary luna-icon--small\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 21\"><path d=\"M10.0007 1.23193C4.93804 1.23193 0.833984 5.33599 0.833984 10.3986C0.833984 15.4612 4.93804 19.5653 10.0007 19.5653C15.0633 19.5653 19.1673 15.4612 19.1673 10.3986C19.1673 5.33599 15.0633 1.23193 10.0007 1.23193Z\" fill=\"#1DD751\"><\/path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.0886 8.14398C13.414 8.46942 13.414 8.99705 13.0886 9.32249L9.75527 12.6558C9.42983 12.9813 8.9022 12.9813 8.57676 12.6558L6.91009 10.9892C6.58466 10.6637 6.58466 10.1361 6.91009 9.81065C7.23553 9.48521 7.76317 9.48521 8.0886 9.81065L9.16602 10.8881L11.9101 8.14398C12.2355 7.81854 12.7632 7.81854 13.0886 8.14398Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg> Fractional shares<br><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--primary luna-icon--small\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 21\"><path d=\"M10.0007 1.23193C4.93804 1.23193 0.833984 5.33599 0.833984 10.3986C0.833984 15.4612 4.93804 19.5653 10.0007 19.5653C15.0633 19.5653 19.1673 15.4612 19.1673 10.3986C19.1673 5.33599 15.0633 1.23193 10.0007 1.23193Z\" fill=\"#1DD751\"><\/path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.0886 8.14398C13.414 8.46942 13.414 8.99705 13.0886 9.32249L9.75527 12.6558C9.42983 12.9813 8.9022 12.9813 8.57676 12.6558L6.91009 10.9892C6.58466 10.6637 6.58466 10.1361 6.91009 9.81065C7.23553 9.48521 7.76317 9.48521 8.0886 9.81065L9.16602 10.8881L11.9101 8.14398C12.2355 7.81854 12.7632 7.81854 13.0886 8.14398Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg> 8,400+ stocks\/ETFs<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"u-grid__col flex-item has-margin-bottom-small\" style=\"margin-right: 0px !important;\">\n<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--stretch luna-card--shadow topPicks__card\">\n<div class=\"pickfor text-center has-padding-xsmall u-font--bold u-italic\">\nBest for stock trading app <\/div>\n<div class=\"luna-card__block luna-card__topPick text-center\">\n<figure class=\"luna-card__figure noward\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6842a1b09fcef.png\" class=\"topPicks__image\" alt=\"Freetrade logo\" width=\"97\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6842a1b09fcef.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6842a1b09fcef.png?fit=291 291w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-xxsmall\"><a class=\" luna-button luna-button--success  luna-button--fluid  impression__toppicks-cta\" style=\"text-wrap: wrap;\" title=\"Go to Freetrade\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" 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T&amp;Cs apply.<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ukfin_offrpll\">\n<div class=\"topPicks__optionalLabel aligncenter box u-rounded--lg\" style=\"background: #e5ffed; border: 1px solid #1dd751;\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 256\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\" style=\"width: 17px; height: 17px; margin-right: 3px;\"><path fill=\"#1dd751\" d=\"M208 128v72a8 8 0 0 1-8 8H56a8 8 0 0 1-8-8v-72Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#232320\" d=\"M216 72h-35.08q.6-.49 1.17-1A29.5 29.5 0 0 0 192 49.57 32.6 32.6 0 0 0 158.44 16 29.5 29.5 0 0 0 137 25.91a55 55 0 0 0-9 14.48 55 55 0 0 0-9-14.48A29.5 29.5 0 0 0 97.56 16 32.6 32.6 0 0 0 64 49.57 29.5 29.5 0 0 0 73.91 71q.58.49 1.17 1H40a16 16 0 0 0-16 16v32a16 16 0 0 0 16 16v64a16 16 0 0 0 16 16h144a16 16 0 0 0 16-16v-64a16 16 0 0 0 16-16V88a16 16 0 0 0-16-16m-67-35.49a13.7 13.7 0 0 1 10-4.5h.49A16.6 16.6 0 0 1 176 49.08a13.7 13.7 0 0 1-4.5 10c-9.49 8.4-25.24 11.36-35 12.4 1.2-10.59 4.5-25.98 12.5-34.97m-64.09.36A16.6 16.6 0 0 1 96.59 32h.49a13.7 13.7 0 0 1 10 4.5c8.39 9.48 11.35 25.2 12.39 34.92-9.72-1-25.44-4-34.92-12.39a13.7 13.7 0 0 1-4.5-10 16.6 16.6 0 0 1 4.82-12.16ZM40 88h80v32H40Zm16 48h64v64H56Zm144 64h-64v-64h64Zm16-80h-80V88h80z\"><\/path><\/svg>Free share up to \u00a3100<span class=\"table-popover\" data-placement=\"top\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"Receive a free share up to \u00a3100 when you fund your account with at least \u00a350. ISA &amp; SIPP rules apply. FX fees may apply. T&amp;Cs apply. Capital at risk.\" title=\"\" data-original-title=\"More info\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"has-margin-bottom-xsmall text-left pickpros\">\n<svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--primary luna-icon--small\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 21\"><path d=\"M10.0007 1.23193C4.93804 1.23193 0.833984 5.33599 0.833984 10.3986C0.833984 15.4612 4.93804 19.5653 10.0007 19.5653C15.0633 19.5653 19.1673 15.4612 19.1673 10.3986C19.1673 5.33599 15.0633 1.23193 10.0007 1.23193Z\" fill=\"#1DD751\"><\/path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.0886 8.14398C13.414 8.46942 13.414 8.99705 13.0886 9.32249L9.75527 12.6558C9.42983 12.9813 8.9022 12.9813 8.57676 12.6558L6.91009 10.9892C6.58466 10.6637 6.58466 10.1361 6.91009 9.81065C7.23553 9.48521 7.76317 9.48521 8.0886 9.81065L9.16602 10.8881L11.9101 8.14398C12.2355 7.81854 12.7632 7.81854 13.0886 8.14398Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg> Commission-free trades<br><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--primary luna-icon--small\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 21\"><path d=\"M10.0007 1.23193C4.93804 1.23193 0.833984 5.33599 0.833984 10.3986C0.833984 15.4612 4.93804 19.5653 10.0007 19.5653C15.0633 19.5653 19.1673 15.4612 19.1673 10.3986C19.1673 5.33599 15.0633 1.23193 10.0007 1.23193Z\" fill=\"#1DD751\"><\/path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.0886 8.14398C13.414 8.46942 13.414 8.99705 13.0886 9.32249L9.75527 12.6558C9.42983 12.9813 8.9022 12.9813 8.57676 12.6558L6.91009 10.9892C6.58466 10.6637 6.58466 10.1361 6.91009 9.81065C7.23553 9.48521 7.76317 9.48521 8.0886 9.81065L9.16602 10.8881L11.9101 8.14398C12.2355 7.81854 12.7632 7.81854 13.0886 8.14398Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg> Free ISA<br><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--primary luna-icon--small\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 21\"><path d=\"M10.0007 1.23193C4.93804 1.23193 0.833984 5.33599 0.833984 10.3986C0.833984 15.4612 4.93804 19.5653 10.0007 19.5653C15.0633 19.5653 19.1673 15.4612 19.1673 10.3986C19.1673 5.33599 15.0633 1.23193 10.0007 1.23193Z\" fill=\"#1DD751\"><\/path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.0886 8.14398C13.414 8.46942 13.414 8.99705 13.0886 9.32249L9.75527 12.6558C9.42983 12.9813 8.9022 12.9813 8.57676 12.6558L6.91009 10.9892C6.58466 10.6637 6.58466 10.1361 6.91009 9.81065C7.23553 9.48521 7.76317 9.48521 8.0886 9.81065L9.16602 10.8881L11.9101 8.14398C12.2355 7.81854 12.7632 7.81854 13.0886 8.14398Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg> Free SIPP<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>@media only screen and (min-width: 601px) { .ukfin_offrpll { min-height: 46px; } }<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toppicks-methodology\" class=\"topPicksMethodology luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup no-margin-left no-margin-right\">\n<div class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n<button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"methodology-expander-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#methodology-expander-0000000000\">\n<span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How we chose these trading apps<\/span>\n<svg class=\"luna-icon topPicksMethodology__toggleIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-toggle-icon=\"show\" class=\"topPicksMethodology__toggleIcon-down\"><\/use><use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-toggle-icon=\"hide\" class=\"topPicksMethodology__toggleIcon-up is-hidden\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button>\n<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"methodology-expander-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\" style=\"height: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"accordionContent\">\nWe analysed all popular share dealing platforms in the UK using 35 data points and combined this with our expert insight from using the apps. The platforms we've selected as best for each category offer stand-out features or a unique combination of elements for a specific aspect of investing. If we show a \"Promoted for\" pick, it's been chosen from among our partners and is based on factors that include special features or offers, and the commission we receive. Keep in mind that our picks may not always be the best for you \u2013 it's important to compare for yourself. More details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/share-dealing-methodology\">full methodology<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Day trading vs. investing<\/h3><p>While investing focuses on long-term growth and stability, day trading is all about short-term gains from quick market movements. <\/p><p>Investors typically hold stocks for years, collecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/dividends\">dividends<\/a> and waiting patiently for the stock price to edge up. Day traders, on the other hand, buy and sell within the same day to exploit immediate price fluctuations. <\/p><p>Day trading requires constant market monitoring and carries higher risk. Traditional investing is generally steadier and less time-intensive.<\/p><h3>Should you start day trading?<\/h3><p>Thinking about day trading? It\u2019s an exciting way to make quick profits, but it\u2019s also risky. You need to be smart about the stock market and ready to make fast decisions. <\/p><p>Remember, only use money you can afford to lose, because gains and losses can happen quickly. If you\u2019re up for the challenge and willing to learn, day trading can be rewarding. <\/p><p>Just keep it simple, be aware of the risks, and maybe get some advice from financial pros. Also, keep in mind that your time has an opportunity cost. Are you really making more by day trading than you would at your 9 to 5 or in a side hustle?<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\"><p>All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you\u2019re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.<\/p><\/div><\/article><br>\n<article name=\"expert-insight\" class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt luna-card--shadow\">\n<div class=\"luna-card__block no-padding-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"luna-sectionTitle has-margin-bottom-small\">Expert comment - What\u2019s the best way for beginners to start day trading?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"u-grid\">\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4 u-1\/5@s u-1\/6@m no-padding-left no-padding-right\" align=\"center\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png\" alt=\"georgesweeney profile pic\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-radius: 50% 0 50% 50%; width: 100px; height: auto !important; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=600 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<h5 class=\"text-center no-margin-bottom no-margin-top\" style=\"letter-spacing: -0.1px;\">George Sweeney<\/h5>\n<p class=\"text-center fin-text-grey text-small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/author\/georgesweeney\">Deputy editor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4 u-4\/5@s u-10\/12@m\"><p>This largely depends on whether you\u2019re a beginner to day trading, or if investing in general is new to you. Typically, day trading is an activity reserved for experienced investors who already have a deep understanding of investments and the markets.<br><br>Many beginners make the mistake of diving into something like day trading without learning some investing fundamentals. Day trading can be much riskier and difficult to learn. It's well worth spending some time to educate yourself around long-term investing before you even consider jumping into this area, where you\u2019re far more likely to lose money.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<h3>Pros and cons<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>Quick profit potential due to rapid market movements<\/li>\n                                    <li>Market exposure and learning opportunities<\/li>\n                                    <li>Diverse trading strategies (like using leverage and derivatives) provide multiple ways to capitalise on market trends<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>High financial risk with the possibility of significant losses<\/li>\n                                    <li>Intensive time commitment required for day trading<\/li>\n                                    <li>Emotional strain from constant market fluctuations can lead to stress<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Day trading offers a chance for profit through fast-paced stock market movements. It\u2019s engaging and educational, but also comes with high risks and emotional stress. While it might be ideal if you can manage the volatility and are ready for a challenge, you should never trade with money you can\u2019t afford to lose. <\/p><p>Before diving into day trading, consider whether traditional, buy-and-hold investing might deliver you the same or even greater returns for much less effort. Also, keep in mind that every hour you spend day trading is time you could spend making income at your 9 to 5, or doing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/side-hustle-statistics\">side hustle<\/a>.<\/p><h3 id=\"faqs\">Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can you make money day trading?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, you can make money day trading, especially if you're well-informed and quick with your decisions. Of course, you can also lose all of your investment, and any money you do make comes at the cost of your time spent reading the news and poring over charts.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How much money can you make day trading?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>The amount you can make from day trading varies widely. It depends largely on how much you invest, how much leverage you use, and how successful your stock picks are.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How much do you need to get started day trading?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Many brokers set a very low minimum deposit requirement, meaning you can get started with as little as \u00a310.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000003\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000003\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how to spot some of the best day trading stocks available in the UK and abroad, along with tips for managing your investment portfolio on a day-to-day basis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1318,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"asset_tag":[],"class_list":["post-518022","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-share-trading"],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.9 (Yoast SEO v24.9) - 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