Aug 28 (edited) • General discussion
Rare & Surprising Facts About Daily Trading
Most Day Traders Trade Less Than 2 Hours a Day
Despite the term “day trading,” research shows many profitable traders only trade 1–2 hours per day, typically around the market open or close, when volatility and volume are highest.
Winning Percentage Isn’t Everything
Many professional day traders win only 40–50% of their trades—yet stay profitable through risk-to-reward ratios (e.g., risking $1 to make $2+). High win rates don’t guarantee profit; position sizing and discipline matter more.
Markets Spend 80% of Time in Ranges
Trending markets (what most traders chase) only happen ~20% of the time. The rest is sideways chop—meaning range-trading and mean-reversion strategies are often more useful than trend-following during the day.
The Opening 30 Minutes = 25% of Daily Volume
Roughly 25% of a stock’s total daily volume occurs in the first 30 minutes of the trading session. Many pros make most of their trades in this brief “power window.”
Volatility Is Seasonal
Day trading conditions change by month and season. September and October are historically more volatile, while summer (June–August) tends to be slower—making scalping and breakouts harder.
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Rare & Surprising Facts About Daily Trading
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