If the stock price fell, the buyer still had to pay the balance owed.
If the stock price fell, the buyer still had to pay the balance owed.
If the stock price fell, the buyer still had to pay the balance owed.
If the stock price fell, the buyer still had to pay the balance owed.
buying stock on margin is buying stock with money you dont have. in essence buying with credit. this is now illegal i believe as it was one of the culprits behind the great depression
One major danger of buying stock on margin is the potential for significant financial loss. If the value of the purchased stock declines, investors are still responsible for repaying the borrowed funds, which can lead to substantial debt. Additionally, a margin call can occur, requiring investors to deposit more money or sell assets at a loss to cover the loan, amplifying the risk involved in margin trading. This leverage can result in both higher profits and devastating losses, making it a risky investment strategy.
If the stock price fell, the buyer still had to pay the balance owed.
Yes, buying on margin was made illegal buy the Trust-in-Sercurities Act before the Great Depression. This Act was one of the reasons the stock marketcrashed, as people could not pay money they did not have anymore.
Same reason they do today....leverage. Buying say $1,000 of stock that you believe is going up...and it does say 20% earns you $200. On margin, the same $1,000 may get you 3 times as much stock, so the same events makes you $600 - or 60%, (minus a small interest and carrying expense). The numbers aren't quite right, but the theory is. The SEC won't allow you to borrow more than half the purchase price of the stock you're buying on margin. If you have a margin account with a $5000 maintenance margin (the amount of money you MUST leave in the account) and you have $15,000 in there, you have $10,000 of usable cash. You may then borrow up to $10,000 on margin. The reason for this rule is, of course, because buying stock on margin is one of the major factors in the Great Depression.
When one purchases stock with a small down payment and borrows the rest of the purchase price, this is called buying on margin. This strategy allows investors to leverage their investments, potentially amplifying both gains and losses. However, it also comes with increased risk, as investors may face margin calls if the value of the stock declines significantly.
Margin means you're borrowing money to buy stock. It's also one of the few ways you can lose more in the stock market than you invested in the first place.
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Margin means you're borrowing money to buy stock. It's also one of the few ways you can lose more in the stock market than you invested in the first place.