Margin accounts allow leverage but carry interest costs and the risk of margin calls if positions decline. Regulation T in the US limits initial equity margin to 50% of position value.
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What is a margin call?
A demand from the broker to add cash or liquidate positions when account equity falls below the maintenance requirement.