Pattern Day Trader Rule
The US margin rule that for many years required a margin account that day traded frequently to hold at least $25,000 of equity. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority replaced it with intraday margin standards in Rule 4210, effective 4 June 2026 with a phase-in for brokers to October 2027, so a broker’s own policy is the current constraint.
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