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How to Day Trade for a Living

A Beginner's Guide

Andrew Aziz

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Question 1 of 7
What is a primary characteristic that distinguishes day traders from investors and swing traders?
  • A. They focus exclusively on a company's long-term earnings reports.
  • B. They close all of their positions before the market closes on the same day.
  • C. They only profit by selling short when the market is trending downward.
  • D. They rely heavily on computer algorithms to execute their trades automatically.
Question 2 of 7
According to the author, what is the recommended minimum timeframe a beginner should practice on a trading simulator before going live?
  • A. One month
  • B. Three months
  • C. Six months
  • D. One year
Question 3 of 7
In the ABCD trading pattern, at which point should a trader ideally enter the trade?
  • A. Point A, as soon as the stock begins to rise.
  • B. Point B, when the stock hits its first significant high.
  • C. Point C, when the price stabilizes after an initial decrease.
  • D. Point D, right before the stock reaches its new daily high.
Question 4 of 7
When using the Opening Range Breakout (ORB) strategy, what key indicator should a trader use to set their stop loss?
  • A. The Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) line
  • B. The Average True Range (ATR)
  • C. The 50-day moving average
  • D. The previous day's closing price
Question 5 of 7
Which of the following is a key characteristic of 'stocks in play' that day traders should target?
  • A. They closely follow the general market trends without deviation.
  • B. They are heavily controlled by computer algorithms and large institutional traders.
  • C. They have an average daily trading volume of less than 50,000 shares.
  • D. They have gapped or moved up or down by over 2 percent in the pre-market.
Question 6 of 7
What is the maximum percentage of your account that you should risk on any single trade using a stop loss?
  • A. 1 percent
  • B. 2 percent
  • C. 5 percent
  • D. 10 percent
Question 7 of 7
To build a successful career in day trading, what does the author suggest beginners should initially focus on instead of making money?
  • A. Mastering the trading process and acquiring knowledge.
  • B. Beating large institutional traders at their own game.
  • C. Increasing the number of trades executed per day to at least twenty.
  • D. Finding a single, foolproof stock to trade every day.

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How to Day Trade for a Living Summary & Overview

How to Day Trade for a Living (2015) propels you into the exhilarating world of day trading, equipping you with proven strategies and insights for consistent income. This no-nonsense guide demystifies complex concepts, revealing how you can turn the stock market into your personal ATM.

Who Should Listen to How to Day Trade for a Living?

  • Novice traders wanting to start day trading
  • Intermediate traders looking to brush up on their knowledge of the basics
  • Trading enthusiasts

About the Author: Andrew Aziz

Andrew Aziz is a stock market trader and founder of the online trading community Bear Bull Traders. He has also written several other finance books, including the Amazon best-seller Advanced Techniques in Day Trading.  

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