# 0 DTE Liquidation Criteria

At 3 PM EST, on the last trading day of the contract. If you’re holding a contract that is in the money or super close to going in the money you may be forced to close. 

**Why?** It’s simply a risk thing. If you own an $ABC $5 Call and $ABC is at $6 you’re going to be on the hook for $600 worth of shares at expiration. If the value of those shares is greater than 4X your account size, you may be forced to close**.**

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If you feel as if you can manage this risk you may [contact the Trade Desk](https://help.tradearies.com/get-more-help/contact-support) and, request more time to trade 0 DTE contracts. You only need to contact once per month.
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**Disclosures:** Aries Financial, Inc. is not a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Securities and investments are offered through TradeStation Securities, Inc., Members [FINRA](https://www.finra.org/#/) and [SIPC.](https://www.sipc.org/) Additional information about your broker can be found by clicking [here](https://www.tradestation.com/). Aries refers to Aries Financial, Inc mobile App and website, and with securities offered through TradeStation Securities, Inc.
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