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Stocks - Stock Markets

Stocks and stock markets are the most well known markets, but they are one of the least popular day trading markets. Find out what stocks are, how they can be traded, and why they are not very suitable for day trading. Includes an explanation of the day trading restrictions that apply to US stock markets.
Day Trading Stock Markets
Description of stocks markets and their suitability for day trading, including minimum trading deposit, margin, and SEC imposed day trading restrictions.
Low Risk Stock Investing
Description of an options strategy that is used to invest in stock with less margin and less risk, with an example of a trade made using the options strategy.
Low Price Stock Investing
Explanation of how to buy stock using stock options, including the price advantages that this strategy can provide, and an example of a trade made using the stock options strategy.
Market Scanners
Description of market scanners, with instructions for how they are used in day trading, and explanations of the criteria that they can use.
Day Trading Restrictions on US Stocks
Description of the SEC day trading restrictions that apply to US stocks and stock markets.
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