Knowing a little bit about the fundamentals — those basic facts that affect the supply and demand for a security in all markets — can help the day trader respond better to news events. It can also give you a better feel for when swing trading (holding a position for several days) will generate a better profit than closing out every night. But knowing a lot can drag a day trader down.
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