What Does It Mean to Be Long a Stock?
Going “long” a stock means buying shares because you expect the price to rise. You profit when it goes up and lose when it goes down — the most straightforward trade there is. “Long a stock” simply describes ownership: you hold the shares, betting on appreciation. It’s the foundation every other strategy builds on. Master […]
The $25k Pattern Day Trader Rule, Explained (2026)
The Pattern Day Trader rule flags accounts under $25k after 4 day trades in 5 days. How it works, the real workarounds, and how to trade a small account.
