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Trading, Buying Power, & Margin
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Margin Interest
When “you’re on margin,” it means that you’re borrowing money to hold securities positions. Options are non-marginable, meaning you cannot buy options on ma...
What Affects an Account’s Cash Balance?
Your cash balance is one component to your account's net liq. However, if you are wondering how different types of positions can affect your cash balan...
How do I know if I am on margin (borrowing money)?
When is my account borrowing money? When cash is (negative) then you are on margin To check if your account is on margin (or borrowing) money, check your ...
What is maintenance excess?
Explaining Maintenance Excess Displays how close you are to a margin call Maintenance excess is a realtime number that lets you know the amount of excess ...
What is starting day trade buying power?
What is starting day trade buying power (SDTBP)? Your maintenance excess from the last trading day Starting Day Trade Buying Power is your account's ...
Where is my account cash balance?
Where can I see my account cash balance? You can view your account's cash balance inside each trading platform. Desktop Platform Web browser Platfo...
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