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margin account - an account with a securities brokerage in which the broker extends credit

brokerage account - a fund that a customer has entrusted to a securities brokerage; "you can't get a brokerage account unless you have $20,000"

cash account - an account with a securities brokerage whose transactions are settled on a cash basis

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The investors open a margin account, at a minimum fee, into which the broker deposits cash to enable them buy more shares.The practice is entrenched in the advanced markets and the broker uses the shares as security for the loan.

Sterling Capital faces hurdles in push for Sh1bn stocks loans

Ordonez said the interest rate charged by First Metro Sec at 0.9 percent for this margin account is the lowest in the industry at 0.9 percent - lower than credit cards and other unsecured loans.

Stockbrokerage firm launches new online platform, margin trading

A fully licensed and regulated bank, Saxo enables private and institutional clients to easily trade multiple assets from a single margin account on multiple devices.

Saxo Bank releases Q2 2016 outlook for global markets

Often, interest paid on a margin account at a brokerage firm will be classed as investment interest, but that's not the only possible source.

Deducting interest paid

Most standard brokerage agreements allow the broker to lend out stock held in a margin account. In the past, investors were generally indifferent (and often unaware) that their stock was lent out, since it did not affect the amount they received, and dividends and payments in lieu were taxed at the same rate.

Capitalizing on the lower dividend tax rate

And, if one invests with a margin account or using leveraged instruments like options, then one can lose money with these equities as well.

Markets still have steam left

ETFs are subject to risk similar to those of stocks including those regarding short-selling and margin account maintenance.

BPV's Flagship Funds Receive Initial Morningstar Ratings

All trades flow to a single multi-product, cross-collateralised, margin account.

Saxo Bank announces addition of new No Dealing Desk accounts

Margin account: A brokerage account that permits the owner to borrow money to buy securities.

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