The Best Time of Day to Trade Options (Data-Backed Answer)
Day Trading S Shahryar Rahmani Co-Founder & CEO, Meta Trading Club · August 14, 2026 · 8 min read Day Trading Timing Not all hours of the trading day are created equal. The market has a rhythm — predictable windows of high volatility, dead zones of low activity, and transitions in between. Knowing this rhythm […]
Stock Market Today: S&P 500 at Record, Retail Sales — Aug 14
The S&P 500 sits on a record into July retail sales at 8:30 AM ET. Here are the SPX levels, the RDDT and NU movers, and how to trade the number for Aug 14.
What Is a Pattern Day Trader? The PDT Rule Explained (2026 Update)
Update (September 2026): The $25,000 Pattern Day Trader minimum no longer applies. On April 14, 2026 the SEC approved eliminating FINRA’s $25,000 PDT equity requirement, effective June 4, 2026. It is being replaced by an exposure-based intraday margin framework for accounts above $2,000, with brokers required to implement the change by October 20, 2027. The […]