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Any min requirement for day-trading futures?

January 23rd, 2008
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Lord W asked:


Hi,

I would like to day-trade stock and according to FINRA, there’s a minimum cash requirement of $25,000 before a person is eligible to day-trade.

Is there a similar requirement for day-trading futures like the Emini SP 500?

Thanks!

LINEBARGER

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  1. Ronald L
    January 24th, 2008 at 08:44 | #1
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    There is no USD25,000 requirement imposted on trading Emini index futures as pattern day trader.

  2. Lawrence E
    January 25th, 2008 at 16:03 | #2
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    PFG requires a minimum $2500 to open a futures trading account.

  3. A nobody
    January 27th, 2008 at 21:18 | #3
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    The rule you read the rule you must maintain minimum of 25000 big difference.

  4. Bhau
    January 30th, 2008 at 11:03 | #4
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    The least but more than minimum balance check with brokerage firm.

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