Buy HOOD by Aug 29, 2026.

FINRA’s Regulatory Notice 26-10 becomes effective June 4, 2026, and it replaces the old Pattern Day Trader framework[.](https://imgur.com/a/auJxhVc) Source: [https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/notices/26-10](https://www.finra.org/rules-guidance/notices/26-10) The key part: FINRA says the new intraday margin standards replace the old day-trade count requirements and the $25,000 pattern day trader minimum equity requirement. Important nuance before someone nitpicks it: this does **not** mean every broker instantly flips the switch the same day. FINRA allows firms to phase implementation through Oct. 20, 2027. So this is not a guaranteed …