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Margin Account Agreement

Contract allowing a client to borrow money to buy securities.

Added: May 11, 2026
Applicable: Universal

Detailed Explanation

A Margin Account Agreement permits an investor to borrow funds from their broker to purchase securities, using the securities in the account as collateral. It details the interest rates on borrowed funds, maintenance margin requirements, and the broker's right to issue a margin call or liquidate assets if the account value falls below a certain level.

Tags

#leverage#borrowing#trading#risk

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