A pattern day trader is a trader who makes four or more qualifying day trades in a five-day period. To qualify as a pattern day trader, the individual must meet two additional criteria. The person ...

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Pattern day traders must maintain a $25,000 minimum balance to trade. Accounts are flagged for pattern trading with 4 same-day trades in 5 days. Exceeding day trade limits triggers a margin call, ...