Margin Balance

Discussion in 'Stocks' started by BMK, Oct 19, 2020.

  1. BMK

    BMK

    Account has a positive cash balance, but also has margin loan balance.

    Hmmmm?

    Might have something to do with the fact that we have a short stock position...

    BMK
     
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  2. It is the negative number representing a debit balance or or the amount that a trader has to pay as a loan.
     
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  3. The negative number you see is the balance that you have to pay.
     
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  4. maiimli

    maiimli

    Looks like you misunderstood what it is. It is the negative number that is representing a debit balance or the amount that you have to pay as a loan.