By the end of the trading day, what should happen to most day trades?

• A. They should be rolled into the next day
• B. They remain open
• C. They are closed
• D. They are transferred to another account

Answer: (C)

The key idea is to avoid overnight risk. Day trading is built on taking advantage of price moves within a single trading session, so positions are typically opened and closed before the market closes. If a trade is left open, you’re exposed to gaps from after-hours news or events that can move prices dramatically when the market reopens, and you may incur additional financing costs or margin requirements. By closing most day trades by the end of the day, you lock in any gains or losses and keep risk limited to intraday movements. Rolling into the next day or leaving trades open conflicts with the purpose of day trading, while transferring to another account is not related to how a typical day-trade position is managed.