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traders: news/discussion for traders

This subreddit is for traders who want honest, useful conversations about how markets behave and what it actually takes to make independent decisions. We talk about strategies, tools, psychology, and the day‑to‑day reality of trading. If you’re looking for a community that values clarity, experience and real insights, this is for you. Ask questions, share what you’ve learned, and join a group of people who take trading seriously but keep the discussion open and respectful.

16k subscribers444 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)369 authors / mosince 2009

r/traders has 16k members. It gets about 444 posts a month from 369 people. Top topics: Trading Insights, Day Trading Strategies & Success Stories and Algorithmic Trading.

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Subscriber growth

Subscribers over time

+46%since May 2026 · +33% in 3 months · +17% in 1 month
Oct 202616k
Growing16k subscribers
  • no data — drawn from 0 at creation (Dec 2009)
Live · through Oct 2026
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Monthly activity

Posts, comments and authors per month

+484%vs Sep 2025 · +48% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 2026444
BusierPeaked at 444 in Sep 2026
Sep 2026: incl. <1% by known botsData through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

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Top topics

Share of the subreddit's posts

  1. Trading Insights3.7%
  2. Day Trading Strategies & Success Stories3.1%
  3. Algorithmic Trading2.8%
  4. Trading Strategies & Indicators2.8%
  5. Trading Psychology2.5%

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