this post is not about stops - it's about risk there is a difference. lesson for those obsessed with stops - professionals offset their risk onto other instruments whereas rookies put a target on themselves for professionals to take aim. no more talk about stops, unless you want everyone to know your a greenhorn.
Depends on how good your entries are. If you don't take any heat at your entries you can use the minimum margin that your broker requires
automated day trade entries are bad all over the place but the system makes money. manual day trade entries are allowed 3 points then the trade reverses, if any trade moves to break even after 30 minutes the reversal is canceled. 5-12 day trades are allowed 16 points room friday to monday trades are selling put options, trying to figure out a defense for these trades.