What is the margin requirement for shorting stocks under $5.00? Are these stocks marginable?

Yes. Stocks priced under $5.00 are marginable, but they have specific margin requirements when shorted.

How it works:

• Day trading: $3.00 per share minimum margin requirement
• Overnight positions: $5.00 per share minimum margin requirement

Example:

• Short 100 shares:
• Day trading: $300 margin required
• Overnight: $500 margin required

Margin requirements may change at any time based on factors such as:

• Volatility
• Low float
• Concentration risk