Johanna Leggatt is the Lead Editor for Forbes Advisor, Australia. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a print and digital journalist, including with Australian Associated Press (AAP) and The Sun ...

Day trading just got easier to access, but that doesn't mean it got easier to survive. As of June 4, 2026, the old pattern day trader designation and $25,000 minimum equity requirement were replaced ...

If you’re looking to hedge against risk, generate income, or make directional bets on stocks and indexes, options trading can give you greater strategic flexibility. But options are also complex.

Options trading is best for traders who thrive on quick decision-making and the adrenaline of fast-paced markets.

Day trading is a strategy that involves buying and selling financial instruments at least once within the same day, attempting to profit from small price fluctuations. Recent records in major indexes ...

This comparison examines five trading platforms for Australian beginners, weighing regulation, education, demo access, platform choice and trading risk, including ASIC's warning about CFD losses.