What is starting day trade buying power (SDTBP)?

Starting Day Trade Buying Power is your account's maintenance excess at the close of the previous day. Unlike maintenance excess, starting day trade buying power is static and will not change throughout the trading day. Your Starting Day Trade Buying Power is essential if you plan on day trading. If you go over your SDTBP when day trading, then it can result in a Day Trade Call (DT).

To learn more about maintenance excess, please click here.

To learn more about Day Trade calls (DT), please click here.

Where can I find my starting day trade buying power?

Desktop Platform

Your Starting Day Trade Buying Power can be found by clicking the blue balances drop-down menu, located immediately to the right of your account number.

Starting Day Trade Buying Power on Desktop Platform

Account Management Website

ou can view your starting day trade buying power by logging in to your account at tastytrade.com, or by clicking here. Once logged in, navigate to My Accounts>Balances to view your Starting Day Trade Buying Power, as illustrated below. 

Starting Day Trade Buying Power on Management Website

Mobile Platform

To view your account's Starting Day Trade Buying Power, tap on the account in the top left corner of the app. The account details screen will slide out from the left. The Starting Day Trade Buying Power is located below the pending cash. 

Starting Day Trade Buying Power on Mobile Platform