Margin Account vs. Cash Account Day Trading
Margin accounts under $25,000 are limited to 3 day trades per 5 rolling business days. Cash accounts allow day trading up to settled cash balance (T+1 options settlement).
Log your active day trades across 5 rolling sessions. Track FINRA margin rules under $25,000 and 2026 intraday risk compliance.
Margin accounts under $25,000 are limited to 3 day trades per 5 rolling business days. Cash accounts allow day trading up to settled cash balance (T+1 options settlement).