Day trading requires at least 1-3 years of experience, pain, losing couple stakes, and frustration until you can start trading profitably. Trust me, I know. Ive been there.
If you are looking for someone to manage your money, make sure you do your research regarding mutual funds. If the professionals can only match the S&P 500, there is no point dumping your money in them. Take into account inflation also. No point risking money in stocks if your return is 3%. If you are really considering making money in the stock market, start with studying fundamentals.
Choose a timeframe between long and short. Day trading is for junkies like myself. Perhaps you ought to give swing trading a try?