Why choose options trading

Can a trader sell volatility just by trading the underlying?

 

No

 

You can do as many trades as you want in a cash account until you run through your money. Then you have to wait for trades to settle to trade more.

 

I was very clear. Margin accounts under $25,000 are subject to PDT after 3 trades in a rolling 5 days. Cash accounts are not subject to PDT. Futures account are not either. Options on futures too, no PDT.
https://www.finra.org/investors/lea...ng/day-trading-margin-requirements-know-rules

 

Yes, up to your Buying power at 1x.

 

Many brokers will not let you spread, or only on indices. Waiting on settlement sucks as well. Just stick to FOs.

 

Didnt have the settling rule when i traded options i dont think, more swing style, used to daytrade stocks.

 

CASH account, not margin,

 

Yes, you are crystal clear. I appreciate taking your time to post here.

 

Had Margin account for defo, 18years back so tricky to be 100%, shortly after PDT rule came out.

Just didn't break the rules I guess, so wasn't aware, stocks I used to close profit before the close every day, options swing style so wasn't an issue.