Best Stocks For Day Trading (US & Canadian Lists) – Updated Weekly
May 5, 2025 Posted by Cory Mitchell, CMT Day Trading Stocks Info 50 Comments
This Best Day Trading Stocks List is for the week of May 5, 2025.
These are the best stocks for day trading this week based on three different scanning methods. This page is updated weekly, before the Monday open.
The stocks discussed provide ample trading opportunities throughout the week.
US stocks that move a lot every day, in percentage terms (5%+).
US stocks that move a lot every day, in dollar terms ($2+).
US stocks moving big today (I’ll show you how to find them)
US mid-priced stocks with loads of volume and at least moderate (3%+) intraday movement
A Canadian day trading stock list is at the bottom of the article.
For ideas on how to trade the stocks listed on this page, see How to Day Trade Stocks with a Trend Strategy. The article provides details on day trading in general, stop losses, position sizing, when not to trade, and some entry and exit methods.
Here is a summary list of the best U.S. day trading stocks for the week of May 5, 2025, based on daily average movement and high volume. Stock charts and more details are provided below the table.
Best High Volatility Day Trading StocksAvg. Daily VolumeAverage Daily Movement
(%)QUBT11 million10%HIMS29 million9.95%IONQ18 million9.63%AUR14 million9.58%OKLO11 million9.54%QBTS36 million9.36%RGTI31 million9.27%Best High-Dollar Movement Day Trading StocksAvg. Daily VolumeAverage Daily Movement
($)SMCI48 million$2.63MSTR18 million$23.35TSLA138 million$19.20PLTR108 million$6.41MU26 million$4.39NVDA294 million$5.51AMD41 million$4.94AVGO31 million$8.72Best Mid-Priced Day Trading StocksAvg. Daily VolumeAverage Daily Movement
(%)INTC98 million5.67%BAC54 million3.37%PFE53 million3.1%T40 million2.88