Setting Up a Margin Account

When opening a margin account, you must sign a margin agreement form. This outlines the rules for using your margin account. Once you have placed securities in your margin account, the broker will price them and tell you the value of your portfolio and how much you can borrow. You can make a margin loan anytime thereafter by telephone, mail, or in person without having to complete any other applications or forms.

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