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 ...

You can violate the pattern day trader (PDT) rules without realizing it. The consequences for violating PDT vary, but can be inconvenient for investors who are not actively trading. For active ...

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Violating the pattern day trading rule can be a costly mistake for active investors. For the uninitiated, it can result in trading restrictions or a locked account. And when that happens, any holdings ...