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What is a Margin Account?
A margin account is one in which an investor uses borrowed money to purchase additional securities. An investor is almost always required to use the securities in the account as collateral for the borrowed money.
The objective of a margin account is for the investor to magnify gains, but the opposite can also be true, and losses may lead the investor to have to sell securities in the account to cover the loan balance. There’s more upside in a margin account, but there’s more downside too.
What is 'Buying on Margin' and Margin Trading?
What is a Margin Call?
Should I Use Double or Triple ETFs?
Double or triple ETFs can be very volatile investments, so an investor should be aware of the risks involved
Where can I find information about hedge funds and their performance?
About half of all hedge funds are obligated to disclose their performance, and it can be found online through Morningstar
What are Periodic Distributions from a 401(k)?
Periodic distribution is a planned intermittent payment of cash from a 401(k)
What Happens If I Withdraw Money From My Cash-Balance Plan Before I Retire?
In general, this won’t even be an option for many. Cash balance plans do not permit partial withdrawals
What does asset allocation mean?
It is believed that the asset allocation decision is responsible for a majority of an investor’s returns (direct correlation)
How Do Ethereum Smart Contracts Work?
Ethereum smart contracts are an essential part of the Ethereum blockchain that can be coded into financial transactions or decentralized applications
Who is a Bond Trustee?
A bond trustee is an institution which has the fiduciary responsibility of administering and enforcing the terms of...
What is backtesting?
Backtesting is to simulate what it would have been like to use a certain strategy or indicator in the past | Options
BB+/Ba1 — credit rating
This rating is the highest non-investment grade category that the ratings agencies will give to a bond...
What are futures markets?
Futures markets are the formal exchanges on which futures contracts are bought and sold for financial products