“Time in the market beats timing the market” — sounds great, but what does that actually look like? In this episode, we break down what it really means to stay invested, how just a few good days can make or break your returns, and why the most powerful investing strategy isn’t about being smart — it’s about staying put. If you're worried about the next dip, this episode will help you zoom out and relax.
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“Time in the market beats timing the market” — sounds great, but what does that actually look like? In this episode, we break down what it really means to stay invested, how just a few good days can make or break your returns, and why the most powerful investing strategy isn’t about being smart — it’s about staying put. If you're worried about the next dip, this episode will help you zoom out and relax.
How Day Trading Works (And Why You Should Probably Not Try It)
How the Heck Does That Work?
11 minutes
5 months ago
How Day Trading Works (And Why You Should Probably Not Try It)
Day trading looks exciting on TikTok: fast moves, big wins, multiple monitors, and people quitting their jobs. But how does it actually work? In this episode, we break down what day trading really is, how it started, how people make (and mostly lose) money doing it, and why even professional traders struggle to win long term. If you’ve ever thought “maybe I should just trade stocks for a living,” listen to this first.
How the Heck Does That Work?
“Time in the market beats timing the market” — sounds great, but what does that actually look like? In this episode, we break down what it really means to stay invested, how just a few good days can make or break your returns, and why the most powerful investing strategy isn’t about being smart — it’s about staying put. If you're worried about the next dip, this episode will help you zoom out and relax.
