margin
Definition 1
Using money borrowed from a broker/dealer to purchase securities; here also called buying on margin.
Definition 2
The amount of equity required for an investment in securities purchased on credit.
Definition 3
The face value of a loan minus the value of the pledged collateral.
Using money borrowed from a broker/dealer to purchase securities; here also called buying on margin.
Definition 2
The amount of equity required for an investment in securities purchased on credit.
Definition 3
The face value of a loan minus the value of the pledged collateral.
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