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margin account

American  

noun

  1. an account opened by a customer with a brokerage house in which listed securities can be purchased on margin.


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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

The other use is for personal needs, and that is through a margin account.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2012

His margin account with me was at the moment straight; I turned to his father.

From The Deluge by Phillips, David Graham