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What is Initial Margin? Initial margin refers to the minimum amount of collateral or cash that investors must put forward when opening a margin account with a brokerage. It represents a percentage of the security’s purchase price, which is typically set at 50% according to Regulation T from the Federal
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Introduction to House Maintenance Requirements House maintenance requirements refer to the minimum equity levels set by brokerage firms for their margin accounts. These requirements exceed the minimum set by Regulation T, which mandates a margin account equity level of 25%. Brokers establish and enforce their house maintenance requirements to mitigate
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Understanding Buying on Margin Buying on margin is an investment strategy that allows investors to borrow funds from a broker to purchase securities. By putting up collateral as guarantee, traders can effectively amplify their buying power and trade larger positions than their available cash allows. The concept of buying on
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