Key facts
- Firstrade Securities Inc. is ready for the new FINRA intraday margin framework.
- The framework became effective on June 4, 2026.
- The minimum equity requirement for day trading is now $2,000.
- The new framework removes trading frequency limits for active traders.
Firstrade Securities Inc., a leading U.S. commission-free online stock trading brokerage, announced its full readiness for the new FINRA intraday margin framework, which became effective on June 4, 2026. This modernized framework aims to provide broader investor access to more flexible and convenient active trading. Under the new rules, the minimum equity requirement for day trading has been reduced to $2,000, aligning with the minimum requirement for standard margin accounts. A key change introduced by this framework is the removal of trading frequency limitations, allowing active traders to execute an unlimited number of day trades without restrictions.