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Will I be identified as a pattern day trader?

By DayTrader | October 31, 2008

Alex asked: I’ve changed my trading style recently, and now instead of buying and holding stocks for a week or two, I’m doing only1 or maybe 2 day trades a week. And that’s all I’m doing. I’m not doing any other transaction throghout the week. And of course my account is under $25,000.
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Does pattern day trader rule only apply to trades within a margin account?

By DayTrader | October 26, 2008

freeetibet asked: If I don’t use a margin account, am I still at risk of being labeled a pattern day trader if I do 4 or more day trades in a 5 day period? I only intend to use cash to purchase stocks.Work Home Ideas

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