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Whether you're a novice investor venturing into the day trading arena or a seasoned trader seeking to broaden your horizons, understanding the fundamentals of pattern day trading (PDT) is crucial. You ...

Day trading has never been easier, thanks to the proliferation of investing apps and zero-commission brokerage firms that all but encourage active trading. However, if the Financial Industry ...

A change is coming to pattern day trading rules that will make it easier for small retail investors to get in the game. Here's what to know. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...

Finra voted to change its pattern day-trading rule, which would allow investors with smaller account sizes to trade actively Retail investors may soon be able to day trade regardless of how much they ...

US regulators are finalizing plans to replace a controversial rule that would dramatically lower a threshold for retail investors to trade equities and options more often. The Financial Industry ...

It could get easier for anyone to start day trading soon — but should they? This week, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority announced that it had voted to change its pattern day-trading rule.

Pattern day traders must maintain a $25,000 minimum balance to trade. Accounts are flagged for pattern trading with 4 same-day trades in 5 days. Exceeding day trade limits triggers a margin call, ...