Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Ever wondered how to day trade and whether it’s something you could actually start doing? You’re not alone. With the rise of user-friendly trading apps and social media buzz around quick profits, more ...

Finra voted to change its pattern day-trading rule, which would allow investors with smaller account sizes to trade actively Retail investors may soon be able to day trade regardless of how much they ...

Day trading options has gained immense popularity among traders who seek high returns within short time frames. Combining the flexibility of options with the fast-paced nature of day trading offers ...

US regulators are finalizing plans to replace a controversial rule that would dramatically lower a threshold for retail investors to trade equities and options more often. The Financial Industry ...

Day trading and swing trading are exciting ways to play the market. Those with an expert’s touch can not only feel the ebb and flow of the market but also make significant profits from trading it. But ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about insurance, investing, personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina ...

From Tokyo rice markets to Wall Street trading floors, candlestick patterns have stood the test of time. Now, in the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency trading, where government policies can shift ...

Swing trading offers a middle-ground approach between the hyperactivity of day trading and the extreme patience of long-term investing. In the diverse world of financial markets, trading approaches ...