Overview and History of Short Term Trading - Online

This module begins with a brief history and explanation of short term trading. Next you'll learn what is needed to get up and running as a short term trader. You'll learn about the necessary capital required to begin trading. And finally, you'll understand the importance of knowing yourself well, in order to tailor your trading philosophy and style to accommodate your strengths.

This course replicates the content from lesson 1 of Short Term Trading - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 90 days.


Anyone considering Day Trading
Students will be able to:
  • Identify the definition of a short term trader
  • Recognize technological contributors to the evolution of short term trading
  • Identify personality traits of the successful short term trader
  • Recognize what restraints should be imposed on trading capital
  • Classify traits of the systems that support short term trading
  • Contrast trading environments
  • Market Indicators and Information - Online
  • Technical Analysis for Day Trading - Online
  • Research, Planning and Executing Day Trades - Online
  • Margin Requirements for Day-Trading and Bonds - Online
  • Overview and History of Short Term Trading
    • Evolution of short-term trading
    • Who is today's short-term trader?
    • SOES and scalping
    • Contribution of new technologies
    • Getting started as a short-term trader
    Duration: 2 hours