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The best times to day trade are usually around 11 AM. Some traders also like to trade the last half-hour before the close. Momentum is greatest at these times, with real buying and selling pressure creating the best trends. Many real-time traders also follow the "3 strikes and you're out" rule. By limiting trading to only three trades a day would reduce stress level enormously. Limiting number of trades per day would make you sharper and you would less likely to make mistakes. You also insure yourself against a "suicide day", when you take serial losses, each time trying to recover from the previous loss. Don't trade a 40-hour week.

For investment buying, buy around 12 noon when you can get your picks at very attractive price.