If the rule was really meant to "protect" people from losing money, they wouldn't allow gambling in this country. The rule forces people to put more money into brokerage accounts than is really necessary. It also creates a socioeconomic barrier to becoming a trader.
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Nick Comment On Regulatory Notice 24-13
If the rule was really meant to "protect" people from losing money, they wouldn't allow gambling in this country. The rule forces people to put more money into brokerage accounts than is really necessary. It also creates a socioeconomic barrier to becoming a trader.
Hopefully someday they reconsider it