It could get easier for anyone to start day trading soon — but should they? This week, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority announced that it had voted to change its pattern day-trading rule.

Day trading presents an intriguing opportunity for astute investors seeking to explore new avenues in the financial markets. And a new rule change recently approved by the Financial Industry ...

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Starting a trading career doesn’t require a huge bank account. Many successful traders began with just a small amount of money. This guide will show you how to enter the trading space even if your ...

Finra voted to change its pattern day-trading rule, which would allow investors with smaller account sizes to trade actively Retail investors may soon be able to day trade regardless of how much they ...