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Day Trading vs Long-Term Investing: What the Data Actually Shows

Day Trading vs Long-Term Investing: What the Data Actually Shows

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Does day trading actually generate better returns than buy-and-hold? We look at the research.

The Appeal of Day Trading vs the Reality

Key Statistics on Day Trader Profitability

Why Most Day Traders Underperform the Index

Long-Term Investing: Historical S&P 500 Returns

Hybrid Strategy: Core Portfolio + Small Active Account

Our Honest Recommendation

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