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ezillionaire

02/04/13 9:17 AM

#15348 RE: wattar1 #15346

2,000 dollars. it says clearly on etrade site that :
Industry rules require that investors have at least $2,000 (the minimum margin) in a margin account before purchasing stocks.

here's the link https://us.etrade.com/e/t/invest/howmarginworks
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crocolyle

02/04/13 9:19 AM

#15353 RE: wattar1 #15346

25,000 to day trade, once you are considered a pattern day trader