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Understanding Margin Trading Risks by George is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Margin trading allows investors to borrow money from their broker to purchase more stock than they could otherwise afford. Brokers may lend up to 50% of the purchase price. While this allows for higher returns if the stock rises, it also increases potential losses if the stock falls. Margin trading carries risk as investors must maintain a minimum balance, typically 30% of holdings, to avoid mandatory sales by the broker to cover losses and repay loans. Regulations require a $2,000 minimum account balance t
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