Definition
Maintenance margin is the minimum equity an investor must hold in the margin account after the purchase has been made; it is currently set at 25% of the total value of the securities in a margin account as per Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) requirements. Key Takeaways Maintenance margin is the minimum amount of equity that an investor must maintain in the margin account after the
In Panel Profits
In the Panel Profits market platform, Maintenance Margin: Definition and Comparison to Margin Accounts applies standard equities & market mechanics principles to comic assets and physical collections. Trading volume and liquidity spreads reflect secondary market dealer and auction transactions.
Common mistakes
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