Regulators are moving to dismantle one of the most controversial barriers for active retail traders — the $25,000 minimum equity rule for pattern day trading.

The change is not yet law. As with all FINRA rules, the draft must be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

In a move that could fundamentally reshape access to the markets for active retail traders, the Financial Industry Regulatory ...

Margin accounts are flagged as PDT when performing more than 3 day trades in a rolling 5-business day period. Accounts under $25,000 in equity will be set to closing-only* transactions until a PDT ...

Rules govern the amount of equity people need to hold if their trading activity leads to a tag of "pattern day trader. Major broker-dealers including Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab and Robinhood ...

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is preparing a proposal that would significantly lower a threshold for retail investors to engage in frequent trading of equities and options, according to ...

Ever wondered how to day trade and whether it’s something you could actually start doing? You’re not alone. With the rise of user-friendly trading apps and social media buzz around quick profits, more ...