Avoiding Trading Violations in Cash Accounts

August 29, 2025 Beginner
Understand the stock settlement timeline and the difference between settled and unsettled cash.

Investing involves risks, including the loss of principal invested.

This material is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice.

When considering a margin loan, you should determine how the use of margin fits your own investment philosophy. Because of the risks involved, it is important that you fully understand the rules and requirements involved in trading securities on margin.

Margin trading increases your level of market risk. Your downside is not limited to the collateral value in your margin account.

Schwab may initiate the sale of any securities in your account, without contacting you, to meet a margin call. Schwab may increase its "house" maintenance margin requirements at any time and is not required to provide you with advance written notice.

You are not entitled to an extension of time on a margin call.

Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.

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