A broker demand for additional collateral when account equity falls too low.
If you don't meet the call (deposit cash or close positions), the broker will sell your holdings at market — often at the worst possible time. Margin calls can cascade in market selloffs as forced selling triggers more declines.
A broker demand for additional collateral when account equity falls too low. If you don't meet the call (deposit cash or close positions), the broker will sell your holdings at market — often at the worst possible time. Margin calls can cascade in market selloffs as forced selling triggers more declines.
In trading, Margin Call is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
If you don't meet the call (deposit cash or close positions), the broker will sell your holdings at market — often at the worst possible time. Margin calls can cascade in market selloffs as forced selling triggers more declines..
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