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Margin callA demand from a broker to a client to provide more funds to bring a margin account balance up to a required level.Similar MatchesMargin account (stocks)Margin account (stocks)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. Variation marginVariation marginProfits and losses on open futures contracts, which are revalued daily at the settlement price, which are subsequently paid to or received from the clearing house. Value marginal productValue marginal productMarginal value product. MarginMarginThe 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. Operating profit marginOperating profit marginThe ratio of operating profit to net sales. Further SuggestionsContribution marginoperating margin Marginal propensity to save Marginal product Margin of safety Net profit margin Marginal revenue product Initial margin requirement Margin marginal tax rate Margin security Marginal tax rate Marginal rate of substitution Gross profit margin Profit margin Marginal propensity Marginal propensity to import Marginal efficiency of capital Margin trading gross margin margin securities margin of safety Marginal Marginal cost Dumping margin |
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