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Important Note: Options transactions are intended for sophisticated investors and are complex, carry a high degree of risk, and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options prior to applying for an account. An options investor may lose the entire amount of their investment in a relatively short period of time.
Trading on margin involves risk, including the possible loss of more money than you have deposited. In addition, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC can force the sale of any securities in your account without contacting you if your equity falls below required levels, and you are not entitled to an extension of time in the event of a margin call. For more information, please read the risks of trading on margin at etrade.com/margin.
Day trading is the practice of opening and closing an equity or options position (i.e., buying and selling the same stock or option) on the same trading day. A same-day buy and sell, or a same-day sell short and buy to cover, is considered a day trade. You will be considered a pattern day trader under FINRA rules if you buy and sell the same stock or option on the same trading day four or more times within a period of five trading days, and this activity makes up more than 6% of your trading activity. If you meet the definition of a pattern day trader, you'll be required to maintain $25,000 equity in your brokerage account at all times. If your account equity falls below $25,000, a day-trading minimum equity call will be issued on your account, requiring you to deposit additional funds or securities.
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