Commission-Free Day Trading

Day trading has become a popular pastime. Being stuck at home during the pandemic probably played a role, but the explosion in price from a handful of so-called meme stocks is what got everyone’s attention; it was like a modern day gold rush.

Timestamps:
0:00 Trading with Today’s Tech
2:00 Robinhood Investors
4:23 The Impact of Trading on a Mobile App
5:58 The Perception of Free Trades
9:50 Final Thoughts

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[hitmongg]

GME got me into investing but Ben got me into rational investing :)

[onitholope]

This was a very educational, polite, and merciless brutalisation of day trading app culture. I can see you had a lot of fun with this video.

[DekarNL]

Been listening to a lot of RR podcast episodes. The more I learn, the more comfortable I am with my low cost ETF portfolio.
Especially Love the episodes with studies to happiness and lifestyle are incredibly insightful!

[georgeschneider]

I am glad I found your channel in the beginning of my investment career. I don’t own individual stocks. I only hold etf and index funds. Thanks 🙏

[SoCal]

As always, we appreciate your words. BTW--love the Rational Reminder podcast.

[rasmuswinkler]

Finally another video from a great creator

[PMA]

About 21 years ago I read a magazine article where someone had been day trading for a year and only recently started to break even. I decided that was all I needed to know.

[alankoslowski]

In summary, new technology doesn't improve cognitive shortcomings, rather it probably exacerbates them.

[Martin-qbmw]

Another great video Ben! Your channel is easily the best finance related channel on Youtube.

[julientousignant]

It made me smile to see you giggle throughout the video. Very well summarized at the end too! Best videos out there in the morning with a coffee :)

[Omar-etsb]

Ben's smirk when he is about to destroy irrational investing behavior is my comfort food. LOL

[SaveTheRbtz]

Thank you for the high-quality data-driven content you produce. It is a pleasure to be subscribed to you.

[sharonminsuk]

Hah hah, nothing surprising here, but I love how Ben starts by piquing your interest with the admission that his previous arguments were based on completely out-of-date data, only to rip those hopes to shreds by looking at the new data. And I love his ability to deliver something this funny in such a dry, straight-faced style. It was almost a relief the couple times he actually let a little chuckle escape!

[SageFinance]

I could never be bothered with any sort of trading. Passive index investing for me plus brokerage costs are still a joke here in Australia so trading would be even more difficult to make a profit after short term capital gains tax.

[safetyfirst]

Another well structured analysis. Thanks Ben.

[msthing]

Would be intetesting to hear your view on the sensitivity of markets to changes around the world, like recent dips due to Evergrande in China. Or, what happens to markets during wartime? Love the big picture topics!

[richbulena]

“Every crowd has a silver lining.” — P. T. Barnum

[ryann]

The problem with most individual investors is they chase stocks as they go up.

Chase good stocks that have taken a beating

[aidanandcristiestevens]

Ben! I’m not sure how I came across this but amazing to see you on YouTube! Keep up the good work and hello from back home!

[aaroncurtis]

Can you please do a video on fixed income asset allocation? Especially treasuries vs corporate bonds. Thank you so much for everything you do Ben!