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MarginThe lender's "retail markup" on the mortgage. For example, if the index rate for an adjustable rate mortgage is 5 percent but the lender has a 2.5 percentage-point margin, the rate the borrower will pay is 7.5 percent.MarginThe 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.MarginAllows investors to buy securities by borrowing money from a broker. The margin is the difference between the market value of a stock and the loan a broker makes. Related: Security deposit (initial).Margin Similar MatchesProfit marginProfit marginThe difference between what it costs to produce a product or service and the selling price. Gross profit marginGross profit marginGross profit divided by sales, which is equal to each sales dollar left over after paying for the cost of goods sold. Undermargined accountUndermargined accountA margin account that no longer meets minimum maintenance requirements, requiring a margin call on the investor. Margin accountMargin accountAn account with a broker where a client is able to purchase securities on credit after margin has been deposited. Margin of safetyMargin of safetyWith respect to working capital management, the difference between (1) the amount of long-term financing and (2) the sum of fixed assets and the permanent component of current assets. Further Suggestionsprofit margininitial margin Marginal cost Margin trading Initial margin Value marginal product Net profit margin Original margin Marginal propensity to import Marginal rate of substitution variation margin margin call operating margin Dumping margin Marginal Marginal product Contribution margin Marginal revenue product OTC margin stock Unmargined account Marginal value product Margin requirement (options) Buy on margin Marginal efficiency of capital Marginal tax rate |
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