As of recently, I have begun to hear more from people who have decided to open self-directed brokerage accounts in an attempt to make money by placing short-term trades (or day-trade) themselves. For most of these people, this was the first time they have ever traded a financial instrument. But, boredom, market euphoria, and herd mentality are sometimes powerful forces that will inspire many people to enter the market and try their hand at trading. Thus, this month’s newslett