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Margin and Margin Calls: How Borrowing to Buy Stocks Works

May 31, 2026May 28, 2026 by Bruno

How buying on margin works: Reg T’s 50% rule, FINRA’s 25% maintenance minimum, what triggers a margin call, and why brokers can liquidate without notice.

Categories Market Education Tags finra rule 4210, investing basics, leverage, margin call, margin trading Leave a comment

How Short Selling Works: Short Interest and Squeezes

May 7, 2026May 1, 2026 by Bruno

Short selling lets investors profit from falling prices. Learn how it works, what short interest means, and what triggers a short squeeze.

Categories Market Education Tags investing basics, margin trading, short interest, short selling, short squeeze, stock market mechanics Leave a comment

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