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Margin

The collateral required by a broker to keep a leveraged position open. If losses reduce equity below the required margin, a margin call is t

WellingtonCDFS Editorial August 3, 2026 1 min read

Margin

The collateral required by a broker to keep a leveraged position open. If losses reduce equity below the required margin, a margin call is triggered.

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