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Margin (Brokerage)
Borrowed funds to trade; amplifies gains/losses
Definition
Margin allows trading with borrowed money, amplifying both gains and losses. Initial margin is deposit required; maintenance margin is minimum equity level. Margin calls occur when equity falls below maintenance level.
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#borrowed funds
#amplification
#margin calls
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