buy on margin

buy on margin definition - business

buy on margin

To buy securities by putting up only a part, or a margin, of the purchase price and borrowing the remainder. The loan is usually arranged for by the investor's broker. The securities must be kept in the account. See also initial margin requirement, maintenance margin requirement.

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