What is intraday trading?

Intraday trading refers to the buying and selling of financial instruments such as shares, derivatives or commodities within the same trading day. The main feature of intraday trading is that all positions are closed before the market closes, i.e. the trader does not hold any positions overnight.

Key Features of Intraday Trading:

• Trades are executed and closed within a single trading session.
• Brokers often provide leverage (margin) for intraday trades, allowing traders to control larger positions with less capital.
• The goal is to profit from short-term price fluctuations, whether the price goes up (buy first, sell later) or down (short sell first, buy later).
• Intraday trading is fast-paced and involves significant risks but also offers the potential for high returns in a short time.