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Making a start in day trading
Day trading is often seen as a flexible, "made-to-order" profession. To a large extent it is, as you can work when and where you want. However, there are a lot of misconceptions around day trading itself.
In our introduction to day trading eBook, CMC Markets’ Chief Market Strategist, Michael McCarthy explains what day trading is and outlines some important factors to consider when getting started. He also highlights how planning and having a clearly defined process are crucial to success, as well as outlining the risks and opportunities that come with the profession.