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Margin Call

Investing
A broker's demand that an investor deposit additional money or securities when the account value falls below the required minimum.

Example

Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. Margin Call — a broker's demand that an investor deposit additional money or securities when the — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.

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