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Margin Account (Stocks)
For Margin Account (Stocks) we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Accounting and Finance.
Margin Account (Stocks) (Accounting) 
is 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 andif the value of the stock drops sufficientlythe owner will be asked to either put in more cashor sell a portion of the stock. Margin rules are federally regulatedbut margin requirements and interest may vary among broker/dealers.
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Margin Account (Stocks) (Finance)
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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