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What Are the Margin Requirements for Day Traders?

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules, the minimum equity requirement for a client of a broker-dealer who is designated as a pattern day trader is $25,000, which must be deposited into the client’s account prior to any day-trading activities and maintained at all times.

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