Personal Finance
What is margin trading?
Quick Answer
Margin trading borrows from your broker to buy more stock than your cash supports. It magnifies gains and losses, charges interest (~10–12% today), and can trigger forced liquidation if equity drops too low.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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