Margin \ Effectively borrowed money
This allows investors to buy securities by borrowing money from a broker. The margin is the difference between the market value of a stock and the loan a broker makes. Related: security deposit (initial).
1. The use of borrowed money to purchase securities, referred to as "buying on margin."
The use of borrowed money to purchase securities, referred to as "buying on margin". It is amount of equity contributed by a customer as a percentage (currently a maximum of 50%) of the current market value of the securities held in a margin account.
In business it also refers to the difference between selling price and the cost of goods sold.
The difference between the cost price of a product and the selling price.In trading, the amount deposited with a broker in order to obtain credit for purchase of shares or futures. The margin is the price of a security less credit advanced by the broker.The difference between a market maker"s buying and selling prices. Also known as spread.
Margin / effectively borrowed money
this allows investors to buy securities by borrowing money from a broker. the margin is the difference between the market value of a stock and the loan a broker makes. related: security deposit (initial).
1. the use of borrowed money to purchase securities, referred to as "buying on margin."
the use of borrowed money to purchase securities, referred to as "buying on margin". it is amount of equity contributed by a customer as a percentage (currently a maximum of 50%) of the current market value of the securities held in a margin account.
in business it also refers to the difference between selling price and the cost of goods sold.
the difference between the cost price of a product and the selling price.in trading, the amount deposited with a broker in order to obtain credit for purchase of shares or futures. the margin is the price of a security less credit advanced by the broker.the difference between a market maker"s buying and selling prices. also known as spread.