Margin and Margin Calls: How Borrowing to Buy Stocks Works
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.
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How Short Selling Works: Short Interest and Squeezes
Short selling lets investors profit from falling prices. Learn how it works, what short interest means, and what triggers a short squeeze.