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Understanding margin loans

Understanding margin loans

What is a margin loan?
What are margin loans typically used for?
How do margin loans work?
Which accounts are eligible for margin loans?
Benefits and risks of a margin loan
Maintenance margin call basics
What do you do when there is a margin call?

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