FINRA will lower the minimum account size for day trading in the U.S. from $25,000 to $2,000, replacing a long-standing restriction under the Pattern Day Trader Rule. The change is expected to broaden ...

Stock and crypto trading platform Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) is rolling out a big overhaul of its trading rules ...

For the past 25 years, day traders of stocks and options in the U.S. needed to have $25,000 sitting in their accounts. If ...

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

On April 15, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) approved amendments to FINRA Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) that fundamentally restructure the regulatory framework governing day ...

Many brokerages offer free stock-trading apps for investors who are just getting started. The best ones offer zero-commission ...

The trend of commission-free online trading platforms makes investing more accessible to more people, especially as account ...

Webull and Robinhood shares jumped over 10% after SEC decision Backers say rule change democratizes market access for small traders Critics warn rule change could increase risky trading and losses for ...