Finance glossary
Margin
Definition
Borrowed funds from a broker used to increase your position size.
Margin is the use of borrowed capital from a broker to purchase securities. It amplifies both gains and losses. A margin call occurs when account equity falls below the broker required minimum, forcing the trader to deposit more funds or liquidate positions.
In a sentence
Trading on margin magnified her gains during the rally but triggered a margin call when prices reversed.
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