U.S. Regulators Propose Overhaul of Pattern Day Trader Rule with Risk-Based Margin Standards
U.S. regulators are advancing a proposal to replace the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule with a risk-based Intraday Margin Standard, removing the $25,000 minimum equity requirement for active traders. The change, expected to roll out over the coming months, shifts focus from trade frequency to real-time risk monitoring, impacting retail traders and brokerage firms.
Topics: Brokerage Margin Requirements Pattern Day Trader Rule Regulatory Reform Trading Regulations