A graduate of the economics program at the University of Connecticut (Uconn), Dan Sapienza has gone on to a career as an independent day trader. He engages in both long- and short-term trades based on market data and trends, which he analyzes to identify high-potential stocks. Dedicated to personally conducting all assessments used to make his decisions, Uconn graduate Dan Sapienza trusts his own judgment and avoids selling at a loss.

Mr. Sapienza uses his own money to buy stocks and holds onto a stock even if it declines in value because he believes the price will eventually rise again. Mr. Sapienza also avoids making any purchase with more than 5 percent of his total wealth, a benchmark that broadens his purchase possibilities to include choices with higher risk and higher volume.

Mr. Sapienza began his day trading career after a four-year professional soccer career. He played for the Albany Alleycats and the Western Mass Pioneers, distinguishing himself as each team's top scorer throughout his tenure. He also stands out as the top scorer in the history of Suffield High School in Suffield, CT, where he scored 34 goals in a single season.