Pattern Day Trader

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Definition: Pattern Day Trader

Pattern Day Trader
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Full Definition of Pattern Day Trader

Pattern Day Trader is an SEC designation for traders who trade the same security four or more times per day (buys and sells) over a five-day period, and for whom same-day trades make up at least 6% of their activity for that period.

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Definitions for Pattern Day Trader are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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