Prices
for competitors were obtained on 3/17/2020. and are believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed.
Some of the firms listed above may reduce or waive commissions or fees, depending on account activity or total account value.
Current SogoTrade Customers:
You Can Add Margin Trading to Your Account!
If you aren’t currently approved for Margin trading and would like to add this capability to your account, you can easily apply for such privileges. Go to “My Account” (Account Profile) and select Margin/Options Upgrade.
You will receive an email notification (usually within 1 business day of your application) with the decision regarding your account.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions. You can email us at [email protected] or call us at (646) 885-6486, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET.
Margin Call Description
Call Type (Acronym)
|
Due Date in
Business Days |
Trigger Event |
Required Maintenance(RM)
|
T+2*
|
Total equity becomes insufficient to cover the equity maintenance requirements of the positions in the account. RM call can be met by closing positions and / or making a deposit.
|
Reg T (RT)
|
T+4*(Equities)
T+2*(options)
|
Exceed overnight buying power (ONBP) in a MARGIN account. Preferably met by a new deposit, but ultimately can be met by closing positions. |
Day Trade (DT)
|
T+4*
|
Open a new position in excess of the day trade buying power (DTBP) and close the position on the same day. DT call can only be met by new deposit.
|
Equity Maintenance (EM)
|
T+4*
|
Total equity in a Pattern Day Trader (PDT) account falls below $25,000. A PDT account cannot day trade while in an EM call. |
Money Due (MD)
|
T+4*
|
Exceed overnight buying power (ONBP) in a CASH account. Also known as a Cash Call. |
All commissions, fees and rates are subject to change.