Options Glossary

Glossary: Margin (stocks)

Last Updated: July 12, 2015

Glossary

Margin (stocks)

What Does Margin (stocks) Mean in Options Trading?

The facility provided by the broker to buy more stocks on loan provided to the investors by broker. With margin the investor may purchase and hold more stocks than would be possible if the positions were purchased with cash.

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