I am adding my two cents worth of an opinion. A newbie should not face some risks in day trading and should do it when one has already gathered the needed 'education' because that area can be turbulent at many times of the day. I am not saying you should not be doing it but always make yourself prepared and maybe just risk a little bit of a capital in the beginning. It all boils down to how prepared you are for doing it. Don't be caught up with excitement you might be feeling seeing some traders enjoying their own success because replication can be so hard in this industry. I am wishing you all the luck you need in this endeavor though.