margin account
Americannoun
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A margin account is a type of brokerage account where you can borrow money from your broker to buy securities, amplifying potential gains—but risking sharper losses too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Under the old rules, margin account holders who made four or more day-trades within five business days had to keep at least $25,000 in their accounts, effectively shutting out smaller traders.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
The company is also set to launch next month its margin account Avenue Pro, which will allow lending to investors using deposits in the account as collateral.
From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2022
Customers start out with a margin account, which allows them to borrow money to trade and amplify both their gains and their losses.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2020
His margin account with me was at the moment straight; I turned to his father.
From The Deluge by Phillips, David Graham
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