In 23 B.C., the Roman poet Horace advised “carpe diem,” or “seize the day.” Now, get ready for the 21st-century spin on it: carpe diem trading. Last week, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority signed off on changes that would scrap a minimum equity rule that keeps many retail traders out of so-called “pattern day trading.” Pending approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, it will open up a new investing avenue for one of the market’s most aggressive cohorts. READ ALSO: Wall Street Bra ...

It appears that day trading could get easier. Most Read from Fast Company The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, known as FINRA, on Tuesday announced it had approved amendments that will replace the current day trading and pattern day trading rules, “including the minimum equity of $25,000 for pattern day traders.” The proposed change, if approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission  (SEC), would mean traders would no longer need to maintain a minimum $25,000 balance in a margin account to e ...

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 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on Tuesday approved amendments that would replace the long-standing threshold, making active day trading more accessible to smaller accounts. The change is pending approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission.The $25,000 minimum equity rule mandates that traders must maintain a minimum account balance o ...

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