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Investing Glossary:
Margin account (stocks)
Copyright 2009,
Campbell R. Harvey. All Rights Reserved.
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| A leverageable Account in which stocks can be purchased for a Combination of Cash and a loan. The Loan in the margin account is collateralized by the stock; if the value of the Stock drops sufficiently, the owner will be asked to either put in more cash, or Sell a portion of the stock. Margin rules are federally regulated, but margin requirements And interest may vary among broker/dealers.
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