Margin
Determine when you are using margin (borrowing money) and how it is calculated.
What does being on margin mean? You are borrowing money First of all, what does “being on margin” mean? When “you’re on margin,” it means that you’re borr...
Your cash balance is one component to your account's net liq. However, if you are wondering how different types of positions can affect your cash balan...
When is my account borrowing money? When cash is (negative) then you are on margin To check if your account is on margin (or borrowing) money, check your ...
Explaining Maintenance Excess Displays how close you are to a margin call Maintenance excess is a realtime number that lets you know the amount of excess ...
What is starting day trade buying power (SDTBP)? Your maintenance excess from the last trading day Starting Day Trade Buying Power is your account's ...
What is Portfolio Margin (PM) Access to greater leverage Portfolio Margin allows customers with an eligible margin account (The Works) access to a higher ...
Where can I see my account cash balance? You can view your account's cash balance inside each trading platform. Desktop Platform Web browser Platfo...