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Calculates when a margin call will be triggered based on account equity and maintenance margin requirements.

Формула

Margin Call Price = Purchase Price * (1 - Maintenance Margin Req)

Водич корак по корак

  1. 1Enter the stock purchase price and quantity
  2. 2Input your margin loan amount and maintenance margin requirement
  3. 3Calculate the price at which your account triggers a margin call

Worked Examples

Инпут
100 shares at $50, $2,500 loan, 30% maintenance margin
Резултат
Margin call at $35.71 per share
Price decline triggers forced liquidation

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Confusing initial margin with maintenance margin
  • Not accounting for interest charges on margin loans

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