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Trading on margin: Understanding margin balances

Knowing which balance to read is a great way to help ensure that you're using your margin account as planned.

Watch this video to learn about 2 common margin balances.

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Margin trading entails greater risk, including, but not limited to, risk of loss and incurrence of margin interest debt, and is not suitable for all investors. Please assess your financial circumstances and risk tolerance before trading on margin. Margin credit is extended by National Financial Services, Member NYSE, SIPC.

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