What Replaced the PDT Rule? Intraday Margin
The PDT rule ended June 4, 2026. Here is the intraday margin standard that replaced it, what the $2,000 minimum means, and how a $5,000 account is treated.
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How to Short a Stock, Step by Step
How to short a stock, step by step: margin approval, the Reg SHO locate, the short mark, borrow fees and buying to cover, with a 100-share worked example.
Fed Call vs House Call vs Exchange Call
Fed call vs house call vs exchange call: what trips each margin call and how long you get under Reg T and FINRA Rule 4210, with one worked example.
Single Stock Futures: CME's New Contracts
Single stock futures explained: CME's 2026 contracts, how the price embeds financing minus dividends, the 15% margin floor, and why 60/40 tax does not apply.
How Long Can You Hold a Short Position?
How long can you hold a short position? A short sale has no expiry date. Four clocks end it: a recall and buy-in, Reg SHO close-outs, borrow fees, or margin.