

PDT Rule What was it?
The Good ole PDT rule =) UPDATE: The Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule is NO LONGER IN EFFECT. On April 14, 2026, the SEC approved FINRA's amendments to Rule 4210 (announced in FINRA Regulatory Notice 26-10), eliminating the pattern day trader designation, the day-trade counting, and the $25,000 minimum equity requirement. The change took effect June 4, 2026, and the PDT rule was replaced with intraday margin standards — brokers now measure your margin during the day instead of c














