Trading with Financing Overview

Benefits of a Margin Trading Account

Leverage Assets

Use the cash or securities in your account as leverage to increase your buying power.

Access Funds

Get the lowest market investment loan interest rates of any broker.

Enable Account for Short Selling

Diversify trading strategies with short selling, options and futures contracts, or currency trading.

Understand the Risks of Trading with Financing

Financing transactions with investment loans is only for sophisticated investors with high risk tolerance. You may lose more than your initial investment.

Before trading on margin, understand the following risks
  • Trading losses may be greater than the value of the initial investment
  • Leveraged investments create a greater potential risk of loss
  • Additional costs from margin interest charges
  • Potential margin calls or liquidation of securities
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